Archive June 10, 2025

Helen Flanagan has been sharing her holiday snaps with fans as she stunned in a figure-flattering maxi dress that’s perfect for nights abroad – and it’s still fully stocked

The English model and television star Helen Flanagan has been wowing her fans online as she shows off her recent holiday looks. From bikinis to sarongs, Helen showed off her vacation wardrobe, which included a stunning, figure-hugging maxi dress that is set to be the perfect look for summer nights on a tropical coast. The best news is that we not only know where to shop for the exact same dress, but it’s still available in all sizes.

Helen looked glamorous in this Antonella Dress from Rat & Boa, a mesh halterneck maxi that features an all-over vibrant floral design that’s set to turn heads and complement any holiday tan. Talking about the dress, Helen told her followers that this piece “fits like a dream”.

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Available in sizes XXS to XXL, the Antonella dress is a new take on Rat and Boa’s most show-stopping Donyale silhouette. This maxi dress is crafted from a luxe viscose material and printed with bold, abstract florals and tie-dye details in rich, moody shades, making it an easy winner for evenings spent on the Mediterranean coast.

Boasting a figure-hugging, floor-skimming silhouette, this maxi dress is backless, with a halterneck strap and deep, plunging neckline. Easy to slip on, this number is the perfect piece for after dark, whether you’re taking a walk on the beach or heading out for dinner, this dress is a staple for when you really want to make an entrance.

Equipped with a deep front cowl that flatters any body, this dress features a self-tie halter fastening for the most comfortable fit. Lightweight and delicate, this maxi is completely backless, letting you show off your new bronzed look while keeping things cool on warm, exotic evenings. Helen’s exact piece is up for grabs for £250 from Rat & Boa.

If that price tag is outside your budget or you fancy something a little different, check out Next’s alternatives, which include this Religion Pink Valeria Column Maxi Dress With Large Floral Print for £138. Or, if you’re looking for something a tad more curve-friendly, Next is offering this Yours Curve Black Mesh Occasion A-Line Dress for £39.

If you’re looking for a budget way of copying Helen’s look, check out this Women’s Purple Print Backless Maxi Dress, which sells for £36.97 on Amazon. It is worth noting, however, that this gem only comes in sizes S, M and L and stock is running low.

Former Match of the Day host, Gary Lineker, was seen beaming with pride alongside his first wife, Michelle Cockayne, when the proud parents attended their son Harry’s wedding in Ibiza

Gary Lineker and his first wife, Michelle Cockayne, put the past behind them when they reunited for their son’s wedding in Ibiza recently. Harry Lineker was surrounded by his famous family when he tied the knot on the Spanish island at the lavish nuptials, which were also attended by Gary’s brother, Wayne, earlier this month.

In snaps taken from the celebration, Gary, 64, dressed in a beige linen suit with cropped trousers and brown suede loafers, sits next to Michelle as they wait for Harry’s bride, Annabelle, to walk down the aisle. Michelle looked stunning for her son’s big day, sporting a midnight blue, silk maxi dress, which was perfect for the sun-kissed nuptials. She is also seen in another family photo on the party island alongside Gary and the former couple’s four sons, Tobias, 29, George, 34, Angus, 26, and groom, Harry, 31.

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Gary married Michelle in 1986 when the former footballer met his wife-to-be when she was 14 and he was an 18-year- old reserve for his home town club Leicester City.

“There wasn’t one particular moment when we suddenly became a couple but I do remember asking her out for our first proper date to a restaurant when she was 17 and it just went on from there,” Gary once recalled, adding: “I was probably keener on her then than she was on me and I’m probably keener now.”

The couple went on to welcome four sons, but, tragically, were made to endure every parent’s worst nightmare when they discovered their son, George, had been diagnosed with cancer when he was just a baby.

Gary discussed the heartbreaking time – during which their son spent seven months in hospital – during an interview on ITV’s The Assembly in which celebrities are interviewed by a panel of neurodivergent or learning disabled individuals.

With tears in his eyes, the former footballer, who recently left MOTD after a 25-year-tenure, explained that George wasn’t given much of a chance following his leukaemia diagnosis when he was just two months old.

Visibly moved when asked about his son, Gary said: “That was really tough – it changes you, he was only two months old. We got told he had leukaemia, he wasn’t given much chance.

“It was really awful. We were in the hospital for around seven months with him.”

Gary continued: ”We were the lucky ones, because there were other parents in there that lost their kids so we felt quite fortunate in the end. It was really scary.”

Claiming that he and Michelle handled the terrifying time differently, he concluded: “I felt I needed to talk about it. Michelle, she would bottle things up. But ultimately we got a good ending.”

Two decades after they tied the knot, when George was 16, Michelle filed for divorce from Gary on the grounds of her his ‘unreasonable behaviour’, with documents submitted to the court claiming that the England star’s actions in their marriage had caused her ‘stress and anxiety’.

However, they later stated their marriage breakdown was amicable, with Gary, who went on to marry Welsh model, Danielle Bux, recently telling The Times he’d had “two really good marriages”.

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Venezuelan news reporter Patricia Fuenmayor has died aged 51 after being diagnosed with cancer. The TV presenter was previously crowned Miss South America and was a regular face on the programme Despierta America as its New York correspondent.

The programme announced Patricia’s death in an Instagram post, revealing that she died yesterday. She is survived by her husband Jorge Safar Perez and their two children.

Sharing the news in an Instagram post, Despierta America said: “We deeply regret the passing of Patricia Fuenmayor, our colleague and correspondent in New York. May she rest in peace.”

Announcing the sad news on the channel, host Raúl Gonzálezas said: “This is news we don’t like to share. The Despierta América family has suffered a great loss. Our friend and colleague Patricia Fuenmayor passed away early this morning after a tough battle with cancer.

“A passionate, professional woman, always dedicated to her reporting. Thank you, Patricia, for your light, your dedication, and your smile. We will always remember you.”

Patricia’s colleagues also paid tribute to the star, with Elyangelica Gonzalez writing on Instagram: “What a great pain Patricia! May God receive you in his holy glory, give strength to your family and comfort your beloved children. The sky today is much prettier with your arrival.”

Meanwhile, Astrid Rivera wrote: “Good colleague, tremendous journalist, and excellent woman and mother. Rest in Peace beautiful. We will miss you as a team work and the world will miss a beautiful woman like you.”

Patricia competed in a number of pageants at the start of her career, becoming a finalist in 1997 Miss Venezuela before being crowned Miss South America the following year.

She went onto marry surgeon Jorge, however the family was forced to flee South America after he was kidnapped in Venezuela.

They moved to the United States, where she began working as a correspondent for Edición Digital.

Patricia’s final post on social media was to mark Valentine’s Day on Instagram. Sharing photos of her kissing her husband, Patricia wrote: “The kiss of my life!! I love you.”

Fans have flooded Patricia’s Instagram page since the news of her death broke, with one writing: “I can’t believe it.” Another posted: “Rest in peace, beloved Patty.”

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Sheridan Smith is set to grace the screens in another BBC drama as she plays the role of Leanne for the five-part series called The Cage that is set in a Liverpool casino

Sheridan Smith has had a dramatic image change for her latest role with the actress looking worlds apart from her usual style. The new look comes as BBC released first-look images of its new drama The Cage.

The former Two Pints of Lager, Cilla and Mrs Biggs star has morphed into a character called Leanne in the production, that has been written and created by BAFTA nominated Tony Schumacher. The series, which will be shown on BBC One and iPlay follows a high-stakes, high energy crime story that has been set within the world of a Liverpool Casino with two unforgettable characters at its heart.

In the new images, Sheridan is seen in a casino worker’s uniform. She can be seen standing next to co-star Michael Socha, who takes on the role of Matty. While Sheridan’s character is seen donning the golden waistcoat and bow-tie, Michael’s is in a black suit and tie combination.

The duo will be joined in the five-part series by House of the Dragon’s Barry Sloane, and Dope Girls actor Geraldine James. Also featuring will be Anton Bibby, Freya Jones and Sophie Mensah.

Abby Mavers, Shaun Mason, Louis Emerick, Ian Puleston Davies, Julia Papp, Katy Carmichael, Dave Hart, Eileen O’Brien, Eithne Browne, and Mona Goodwin also star.

In the series, characters Leanne and Matty find they are both robbing from the safe at the casino they both work in. It sets their lives on a collision course with both themselves, the local gangster they’re stealing from, and the police.

As viewers get ready for the new series, Sheridan’s impressive appearance on ITV’s Cilla is once again gaining plaudits. The series was initially aired back in 2014, but has recently been added to Netflix, much to the delight of her fans.

The three-part series sees Sheridan play the part of the legendary singer Cilla Black. The series looks back at the early stages of the icon’s career and explores how her life was transformed upon meeting Brian Epstein, the manager of The Beatles.

The official synopsis for Cilla reads: “‘Cilla’ tells of her rocky rise to fame and will capture the essence of 1960s Liverpool, the atmosphere of promise and excitement as the Merseybeat music scene was on the verge of exploding in a blaze of tight-fitting skirts, stiletto heels, and beehives.”

It continues: “A young, unknown Cilla works in the austere environs of the typists’ pool at a local company, dreaming of stardom. The drama looks at how she met the two men who came to love her and ultimately fought over her – future husband Bobby Willis and legendary manager Brian Epstein, the tragic young businessman who also guided the career of The Beatles.

“We learn how Cilla’s burgeoning friendship with John, Paul, George, and Ringo – the four young men who went on to conquer the music world – shaped her career.

“It was family friend Ritchie Starkey (Ringo), the teddy-boy with a greasy quiff, who helped her to cross paths with Brian Epstein and producer George Martin, who were to launch her career with recording sessions at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios.”

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