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Love Island star reveals split just weeks after going public with romance

Just weeks after their first official engagement on the ITV2 dating show, a Love Island star revealed that he and his girlfriend, who had met on the set of their TikTok videos, have already split.

Shea Mannings, and Caprice Alexandra, who were both introduced as Bombshells on the series and then confirmed their relationships weeks later(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)

A Love Island actor revealed their breakup just weeks after meeting on the set of the ITV2 dating show.

The hit programme wrapped its latest series at the beginning of August and saw Toni Laites and Cach Mercer win the public vote and walk off with the £50,000 cash prize. Shakira Khan and Harry Cooklsey were runners up, and Yasmin Pettet and Jamie Rhodes finished in third place.

Caprice Alexandra and Shea Mannings, both of whom were referred to as bombshells on the show, later confirmed their romances weeks later. Shea followed two weeks later after Caprice was dumped from the island on day 14.

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Caprice confirmed their relationship and insisted it was working even though they lived miles apart (Image: ITV)

With their cozy TikTok videos, they quickly sparked rumors of romance, and Caprice later confirmed that they had indeed connected. She stated to Heat: Yes, but we are already seeing each other, so we don’t want to put pressure on it. She insisted that despite him living in Bristol and her home in Essex at the time, they were seeing “a lot” of each other.

But now, just weeks later, Shea has confirmed to The Sun that they have called it all off. The sad update comes just weeks after Caprice away from the villa and the spoke out on infamous divide that wasglaringly taking place in the villa between the girls.

Shea Mannings
But Shea has now confirmed that it is all over (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)

During the show, Caprice and fellow bombshell Poppy accused some of the boys of “game-playing” after refusing to choose them to recouple. Caprice, 26, entered the villa as one of the four sleepover bombshells on 23 June 2025, alongside Giorgio Russo, Poppy Harrison and Will Means, with her sights set firmly on Dejon Noel‑Williams.

However, Dejon ultimately decided to stay loyal to Meg Moore despite some flirtatious teasing and a snog during the VIP sleepover challenge, and Caprice was dumped after just two days at the villa.

Dejon vehemently sisted on staying with “my Meg” throughout the recoupment process. Caprice claimed that she had been perplexed throughout the entire experience and that she wasn’t surprised at the time.

She continued to reflect on her grueling time on the show when she spoke exclusively at the NRTAs. Do you know what it’s like to live after Love Island, she asked us. Everyone is just so lovely, and it’s all very exciting and enjoyable. I’ve come out to a lot of love. The summer is the best summer of my life, in my opinion.

Following that, that was when Shea sparked rumours he was romantically involved with Caprice after they were spotted looking very cosy in a series of social media posts.

However, Caprice was as open as ever when asked about her love life, saying, “If the right person is in my life, I’m open to dating. I’ve got a lot going on, like, I’m working, and I’m still trying to get into content so I’ve got a lot going on. My husband and I are still trying to find each other.

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Marinakis and Nuno to hold clear-the-air talks

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Owner of Nottingham Forest, Evangelos Marinakis, will speak with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and has resigned from any rifts.

Nuno acknowledged last week that his relationship with the owner had changed and that his position at City Ground is still unsure.

In response to rumors about his job, the 51-year-old said, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.”

He also made a surprise swipe at Forest before the season’s start by criticizing the club’s transfer business.

After West Ham’s Premier League game on Sunday, the pair are scheduled to sit down after speaking on the phone this week.

Marinakis has traveled to London on Friday after spending the Europa League draw with Forest, who will play former clubs Porto and Malmo, in a repeat of their 1979 European Cup triumph.

He continued, “Everything is sturdy. We all want the success of Nottingham. I don’t see a problem because we are here in the good times but also in the difficult ones.

We are “all together, united, and we will take some corrective steps,” and everything will go smoothly and quickly.

We have a trustworthy relationship, he says. We can occasionally feel anxious, say one thing, say another, but ultimately, what matters is the genuine connection between Nuno and the players, between the players and ourselves.

Former Wolves manager Nuno declared he would not leave after the 1-1 Premier League draw at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

It is absurd, I say. He continued, adding that he had previously claimed that his own exit attempt was “nonsense.”

Nuno, who has been in charge of the City Ground since December 2023, is confident he can resolve any problems and believes he will remain in charge after the international break.

“Yes, I believe so,” After leading Forest to seventh in the Premier League last year and earning its first European qualification in 30 years, he said, “I don’t know how to respond,” but I think so.

“In that regard, I feel completely at ease. We must talk about the club’s future and its commitment to it. We want the best for Forest, after all, and that’s for sure.

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EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley gets married in very quirky wedding dress

On Thursday, Lordraine Stanley and her long-term partner Mark Perez tied the knot in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, in a stunning ceremony in the countryside.

The 49-year-old actress from EastEnders looked stunning in a boat neck, polka dot design, and white ruffled dress with a boat neck. She recently revealed she had lost 6.5 stone following weight-loss surgery.

She said “I do” just 18 months after reprising her role as Karen Taylor on the soap, adding a traditional veil and pearl jewelry to complete her bridal look.

After the wedding, Lorraine displayed her new wedding ring while holding her bouquet and sipping champagne with guests, as captured by Mail Online.

On the day of her wedding, Mark’s groom, Mark, dressed in a green three-piece suit, white shirt, and gold tie, looked happy and assured. Nancy, their 10-year-old daughter, wore a pale pink dress with flowers in her hair as a flower girl.

Family, friends, and former EastEnders co-star Danny Walters were present for the ceremony, which took place in bright sunshine.

The attractive actor showed up with his partner Maddi and donned a pale blue suit without a tie until his exit last Christmas as Keanu, who had previously played the actress’s on-screen son. A baby girl named Autumn has just been born, according to the couple.

Lorraine lost a whopping 6.5 stone before her big day
Before her big day (Brett Cove), Lorraine lost an incredible 6 5 stone.

Lorraine told The Mirror: “Yes, it’s very exciting! In a ceremony that is close to where my partner and I live in Hertfordshire, we are getting married.

It will be understated. Danny Walters is coming from my EastEnders gang. We’re having a small, intimate wedding at a church, a pub with a tepee, and barbecue, but I wanted them all to come.

The EastEnders fan added that her Nancy would be the one making the stunning entrance at the ceremony, adding, “She’s the one wearing the big white wedding dress, well, the flower girl dress.” Really, that’s modest. But I’m so excited. After dating for 12 years, Mark and I just felt like a long time.

Lorraine and her partner Mark have finally tied the knot
The union is finally being proposed to Lorraine and her partner Mark (lorraine_stanley__instagram.com).

She explained why the pair had come together so long and now added, “We’re just in a really good place. Every couple goes through its ups and downs, you know, but we’re happy because it feels right.

“Nancy requested that we get married, and I requested that his surname. I understand that some women do not want that, but I do.” Mrs. Perez is what I want to be. Given that we both have different surnames on our passports, I was asked if Nancy was my daughter after spending a few trips abroad. However, love is at the center of everything.

Prior to her coveted wedding, Lorraine discussed her weight loss journey earlier this month.

Lorraine Stanley as Karen Taylor
Since leaving her EastEnders (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) role, Lorraine Stanley has lost five stone.

She had gastric sleeve surgery two years ago after the injections she was receiving stopped working. She claimed to have had the procedure done at a London clinic after spending a lot of money there. It’s undoubtedly my best decision, both for myself and for my family.

Lorraine also acknowledged how unsatisfied she was with Wegovy, saying, “It got to the point where I could be both eating and ingesting at the same time.”

Lorraine has lost an incredible 6 5 stone since leaving EastEnders in 2024, and she has openly discussed the steps that led to her transformation.

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Perrie Edwards admits she’s ’embarrassed’ by ‘toxic’ exes in sad confession

Perrie Edwards, a former Little Mix singer, has revealed details of her previous relationships before falling in love with football legend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Perrie Edwards admits she’s ’embarrassed’ by toxic exes as she makes sad confession(Image: Capital)

Perrie Edwards has confessed that she feels embarrassed about her previous relationships and that her friends never informed her that they were failing so miserably.

The former Little Mix singer’s most notable ex is former One Direction singer Zayn Malik, whom she was engaged to from 2013 to 2015 and later described their relationship as ‘toxic’. The 32-year-old singer was also been linked to Skins actor Luke Pasqualino in 2016 and was rumored to be dating model Leon King in 2015, although neither relationship became serious.

Perrie revealed to The Capital Evening Show with Jimmy Hill that she was left unaware of what her friends actually thought of their relationships after lifting the veil on her former love stories.

The mother-of-one admitted, “You know the red flags are there, but you choose not to see them. “

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Perrie said that it’s happened on more than one occasion when Jimmy inquired whether she had ever experienced a lightbulb moment and wondered, “This isn’t working, break up with this guy.”

“Many times! – The Shout Out To My Ex singer said! many, many times. Because so many of your friends, people in your life, experience it, it’s such a relatable idea. No one ever said anything as I was going through it.

That more irritated me. I felt embarrassed. Although all of my friends were aware of what was going on, they were unable to see it when they were in a relationship or in a relationship. You’re obsessed with that person, and you’re aware of the red flags, but you’ve chosen not to see them.

Perrie opened up about her past loves during the interview
Perrie opened up about her past loves during the interview(Image: Capital)

“Exactly what I did, that’s what I did.” And it wasn’t that I was this bitter cow like, “you need to be miserable too!” after going through such heartache and such a horrendous time when my friends were visiting me. I simply said, “I’m never going to let my friends go through what I went through with someone I know something.”

According to reports, fiancee Alex and Perrie are expected to move in together after nine years. The Little Mix singer shocked fans when she revealed that during their nine years of dating, she had never lived with her fiance. She lives with her son, Axel.

She stated last year that while he was playing for Liverpool and based in Manchester, it was simple to switch places, but Turkey is a little further away and he doesn’t get a lot of time off.

Perrie dated Zayn for years
Perrie dated Zayn for years(Image: DC)

She continued, “We’ve never actually lived together the eight years we’ve been in a relationship,” in a statement from The Jonathan Ross Show.

We’re both very relaxed and cool. Alex has been a resident of Turkey since 2023 and has played for the Besiktas, but he can now play again after his contract is terminated in a mutual way.

According to current sources, Perrie and Alex might move in together after almost ten years. They claimed that the two are “extremely excited about the possibility of finally living together.”

Perrie shares son Alec with fiancé Alex
Perrie shares son Alec with fiancé Alex(Image: Instagram/perrieedwards)

It looks like they’ll finally be a true family, according to the insider, who added to The Sun, despite the fact that she’s never made a secret of the difficulties that come with a long-distance relationship.

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‘Axed Alexander-Arnold faces fight for club & country’

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After being dropped by England coach Thomas Tuchel for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, Trent Alexander-Arnold is now facing an uphill fight on two fronts.

The 26-year-old’s dream move from Liverpool to Real Madrid ended in a disastrous start when he was demoted to the starting lineup for the win against Oviedo after being offended 68 minutes into his La Liga debut against Osasuna.

After Tuchel’s most recent admission that he is not convinced by the full-back, it is obvious Alexander-Arnold will have a battle with them to win the World Cup if they are selected for the next summer.

The German made all the right sounds in his previous appearances, even going as far as to suggest that his former Liverpool team-mate Curtis Jones, an established midfielder, would be ready for the World Cup qualifier against Andorra in June.

Alexander-Arnold was merely a substitute for 26 minutes in that game before being completely absent from the friendly defeat to Senegal at Nottingham City Ground.

And if he hadn’t already known, he is already aware of Tuchel’s plans for the World Cup.

When asked about omitting Jack Grealish and Alexander-Arnold, who have made a strong start on loan at Everton, Tuchel responded, “We decided to make a tighter, more competitive squad.” We didn’t utilize all 23 of them. I have no doubts about Trent and Jack Grealish.

Big personalities and big players are always present. Although I am aware that both of you are desperate, we chose Reece James and Tino Livramento for Trent’s position and Marcus Rashford and Eberechi Eze for Jack’s position solely for competition.

“The competition is on,” he declared.

Before those games in June, the England manager opened the door to Alexander-Arnold’s defensive prowess, saying he must take that aspect of his game “very, very seriously.”

He sometimes relies heavily on his offensive contributions, but he doesn’t place as much emphasis on the defensive discipline and effort, Tuchel said.

“He had a significant impact on Liverpool over a number of years, and if he wants to have that impact in the English national team, he must take the defensive part very seriously.”

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It was an in-depth analysis of Alexander-Arnold’s game. Tuchel, who left Liverpool for the Bernabeu on a free transfer and went one step further, has now completely dropped him, adding more suffering to the defender’s agonizing time.

With the addition of Chelsea captain James, Tottenham’s Djed Spence, and Newcastle’s Livramento, who can play on both flanks, it seems obvious that Tuchel has enough options at right-back.

Alexander-Arnold has had a difficult start at Real Madrid, but he now finds club legend Dani Carvajal fit and in no mood to hand over the right-back spot he has earned while helping the team win six Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles. All of this adds up to a disappointing few days.

After suffering a serious knee ligament injury in October, Spain international Carvajal returned to fitness sooner than expected, and Alexander-Arnold could not have been happier.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has expressed reservations about Trent Alexander-Arnold's defensive abilitiesReuters

Guillem Balague, a renowned Spanish football expert, reported on the BBC Radio 5 Live Euro Leagues podcast that Alexander-Arnold has already been questioned.

He asserted that Trent has already been covered in Spanish media. Carvajal will surpass him because he is too shy and unworthy. I hope Trent can read the Spanish that he is speaking and that he understands it.

He presents a significant challenge. We are aware of his ability to change, but how to work with a consistently strong Xabi Alonso team…

Carvajal is advantageous because he can do it right away, comprehend it, and be aware of Xabi’s wishes. Trent needs to pursue an education. Even at the age of 33, Carvajal will still be there and it will be challenging to remove him from the lineup.

Alexander-Arnold impressed the locals at Real Madrid by speaking in fluent Spanish at the unveiling, but Tuchel’s decision to let him in for another body blow has caused problems.

Alexander-Arnold is currently facing a daunting challenge. He might have anticipated competing with England, but perhaps not soon at Real Madrid.

And if Tuchel had concerns while playing regularly for Liverpool, they are unlikely to go away if he is playing for Los Blancos.

Alexander-Arnold has found the senior team of England to be a frustrating experience in recent years, with Sir Gareth Southgate’s predecessor concerned about his defensive weaknesses as well.

This led to Southgate’s infamous “experiment” of playing him in midfield at Euro 2024 in Germany, which he predictlessly failed to do when he was substituted in England’s second game, a 1-1 draw against Denmark, nine minutes after half-time.

Alexander-Arnold did experience a brief moment of joy when he scored the winning penalty in the quarter-final shootout victory over Switzerland, but the most recent decision leaves a serious question over his international future, a setback for a player who will have been firmly focused on winning the World Cup.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has made an undistinguished start at Real Madrid following his free transfer move from LiverpoolReuters

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The rise of beauty tourism

In the era of social media, cosmetic surgery and beauty tourism are popular today on The Stream, but the pursuit of perfection is not an easy task.

A growing number of people are reshaping their bodies to fit online beauty goals, all while enjoying the glow of filters and flawless selfies. This episode examines how celebrity influence and platforms like Instagram and TikTok are contributing to a rise in cosmetic procedures worldwide. Why do so many people travel abroad to get medical care? We expose the dangers associated with cheesy surgeries and long-lasting health effects from overblown advertisements.

Presenter: Stefanie Dekker