The next series of Love Island is due to begin on Monday night with host Maya Jama and the helm and plenty of new singles ready to find love
Molly-Mae Hague has reacted to her Love Island audition tape and first time meeting Tommy Fury. The mum-of-one shared a vlog to her popular YouTube channel where she shared a video of herself watching her audition tape in a bid to enter the villa.
She starts the clip by laughing at the camera while her audition tape plays in the background. The previous Molly-Mae in the tape talks about how a ex told her she was “too much to handle” before they split up but then Molly looks at the camera in her vlog and says “what am I actually talking about” as it seems she’s struggling to recall the moment.
Molly previously said that she gave herself “the ick” watching her audition tape back. She explained to her fans: “Basically Fran [her manager] got an email a few weeks ago saying that they were doing a 10 years of Love Island programme to celebrate the 10-year anniversary.
Molly and Tommy met on Love Island in 2019(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
“They said that my audition tape is going to be shown and Fran was like ‘Is there anyway we could see the audition tape before it gets put on TV considering Molly hasn’t seen this in coming up to seven years?’
“I’ve never actually seen it, because it obviously it was filmed and I never got to see it, I actually forgot that even one existed to be honest.
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“And it’s about to be on TV in a minute and I have literally zero idea what to expect, because I’ve never seen it before and I’m actually really scared as to what I’m going to say, what I’m going to ever look like, or sound like.
Molly watched her audition tape back(Image: ITV)
“Maybe they might not show mine, but I think they will because Fran got told they definitely are going to and they said we can’t show you a sneak peek.”
The vlog then skips to Tommy, who hasn’t been on her YouTube channel for months due to their split. However it looks like he’s back as they pair recently confirmed that they are once again an item.
Molly shows fans that she’s watching old episodes of Love Island which includes the moment when Tommy and Molly first met. Tommy giggles as he says “the wanderer returns” before Molly explains they are reminiscing on how they met.
Tommy says: “Do you know what it is? Genuinely, I miss that place. I do miss it because you had no worries in there. You didn’t have a phone, which you know I love. You had your own little clique in there, you got on with people, it was good wasn’t it.”
Molly and Tommy recently confirmed that they are back together after taking months apart due to his struggles with alcohol. The iconic couple split up last year as a result of the boxer’s issues with alcohol which was revealed on Molly’s documentary Molly-Mae: Behind It All.
However, it seems that the couple couldn’t stay apart and are now giving things another go. The two of them share their daughter Bambi together.
Love Island returns Monday, June 9 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Soldier, Soldier was a huge TV hit in the 90s and made stars of Robson Green and Jerome Flynn who went on to have a number one hit and huge success in Hollywood
Soldier, Soldier ran for seven seasons on ITV(Image: Central Broadcasting)
Soldier, Soldier star Marise Wipani has tragically died aged 61. The actress, who also appeared in Xena: Warrior Princess, died on her birthday on Friday.
Her Facebook page announced the news of her death in a sad message to friends and family. It read: “Marise passed peacefully today on her 61st birthday surrounded by family and friends.
” She just wanted to say…. I have shuffled off this mortal coil. Good byyye, good luuuck, good God!!! Quote from Driving Miss Daisy. “
Her cause of death was not shared in the post.
ITV’s Soldier, Soldier was a massive telly hit in the 90s, captivating viewers with its fictional insight into the ups and downs of the British Army. Set within the made-up 1st Battalion The King’s Fusiliers regiment, it delved into the professional and personal dramas of the show’s ensemble.
The standout stars were Robson and Jerome, who enjoyed a brief but significant music career, sparked by an episode where they performed Unchained Melody. With Simon Cowell’s support, their rendition topped the charts for seven weeks and became 1995’s best-selling single.
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They both exited the show in the fifth series, but it continued for another two seasons before wrapping up in December 1997. It ran for seven series and captured the nation’s attention.
Since the show ended, the stars have had varied fates. Here’s a look at what the cast have been up to…
Robson Green – Fusilier Dave Tucker
Robson Green played Fusilier Dave Tucker in Soldier, Soldier(Image: Getty/ITV)
Robson was already familiar to viewers for his role as Jimmy Powell on BBC One’s Casualty when he scored the part of Fusilier Dave Tucker, reports the Express.
This role propelled him to mega-stardom and chart-topping success. He and co-star Jerome Flynn had a short but massive music career which saw them become the first act to have their initial three singles enter the charts at number one.
Since leaving the show, angling fanatic Robson has presented numerous fishing shows. He has also appeared in BBC Three’s supernatural drama Being Human, as well as BBC One’s Waterloo Road. His current role sees him playing DI George Keating in ITV’s hugely popular ’50s set detective drama Grantchester.
Off screen, Green’s personal life has been quite eventful; he wed Alison Ogilvie in 1991, but their marriage ended by 1999 amid reports of Green’s affair with Pamela McDonald, who was then the wife of Emmerdale’s Ian Sharrock, known for his role as Jackie Merrick on the soap.
He met his second wife, former Page 3 model Vanya Seager, during a recording session at BMG Records in 1995. They went on to have a son, Taylor Seager-Green and tied the knot in 2001. However, a decade later they issued a statement saying their marriage had” irretrievably broken down “and that they were separating.
Jerome Flynn – Lance Corporal Paddy Garvey
Jerome Flynn played Lance Corporal Paddy Garvey in the hit ITV show(Image: Carlton TV)
After getting his breakthrough in London’s Burning Jerome found huge fame with Soldier, Soldier and in his music career with co-star Robson Green
In more recent times Jerome resurrected his acting career, impressing audiences globally with his role in Game of Thrones and gracing ITV’s Ripper Street.
His career took another thrilling turn in 2019 when he shared the big screen with Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry in the action thriller John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
Off-screen, the star has never married nor had children, but he’s created a new-age holiday retreat named Trefacwn in a Grade II-listed Georgian mansion, which its website claims radiates” an ancient healing energy palpable to all who visit”.
Denise Welch – Marsha Stubbs
Denise Welch was already well known from Byker Grove when she starred in Soldier, Soldier(Image: Getty)
Denise became a household name as Marsha Stubbs on the show back in 1993 and continued to grace the screens for two years until 1995, by then already recognised from her stints in Byker Grove and Spender.
Post Soldier, Soldier, she starred in Coronation Street as Natalie Barnes, causing a stir across the nation when she became embroiled in the breakdown of Kevin and Sally Webster’s marriage.
Since then, Denise’s career has thrived with roles in hit series like Holby City, Down To Earth, Waterloo Road, and Hollyoaks. She is also no stranger to reality TV and has appeared on Dancing On Ice and she won Celebrity Big Brother in 2012.
A familiar face now on Loose Women, Denise openly shares her struggles with alcoholism on the show and is well appreciated for her candour.
Behind the scenes, Denise is a mother to two sons with her former spouse Tim Healy, one being Matty, the frontman of The 1975, and she’s currently married to artist Lincoln Townley.
Annabelle Apsion – Joy Wilton
Annabelle Apsion currently appears in Call The Midwife as Violet Buckle(Image: Getty)
Annabelle might not have been a well-known figure to audiences during her time on Soldier, Soldier with only a few minor roles under her belt, but today she stands as one of televisions most recognisable figures, noted for a myriad of iconic roles since departing the series in 1995.
A year on from her exit, she portrayed Jenni Hicks, a mother who tragically lost her two daughters in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, in the docudrama Hillsborough. She also shared the silver screen with Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp in From Hell, where she played Polly Nichols, Jack the Ripper’s first known victim.
In 2002, she made a brief yet unforgettable appearance on Coronation Street as Patricia Hillman, the ex-wife of serial killer Richard Hillman, who met a gruesome end at his hands.
Despite her impressive acting portfolio, until recently she was most recognised for her role as Monica Gallagher in Channel 4’s Shameless. However, these days she is best known for her portrayal of Mayor Violet Buckle in BBC One’s Call The Midwife.
Paterson Joseph – Fusilier Eddie” Horatio “Nelson
Paterson Joseph played Fusilier Eddie “Horatio” Nelson for one episode on Soldier, Soldier(Image: Getty)
Paterson Joseph was just beginning to make a name for himself when he featured in one episode of Soldier, Soldier in series four in 1994. That same year, he appeared in an episode of BBC’s Casualty before becoming a regular on the show three years later.
Over his 45-year career, he has become one of the most recognisable faces in British drama, playing roles such as Reuben in William and Mary, alongside Martin Clunes, the Marquis de Carabas in Neverwhere, Alan Johnson in Peep Show, Lyndon Jones in Green Wing, and Shorty in the first episode of Jericho.
Like many other esteemed British actors, he has appeared in Doctor Who in the 2005 two-part episodes Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways. He played Rodrick, a contestant on a futuristic version of The Weakest Link game show.
Most recently, he dazzled audiences in cinemas as Arthur Slugworth in Wonka. Away from the spotlight, he shares his life with wife Emmanuelle Joseph and their child.
He also holds the esteemed position of Chancellor at Oxford Brookes University.
Holly Aird was an original cast member on Soldier, Soldier (Image: Getty)
Holly, a veteran actress since childhood, boasted an impressive resume by the time she joined Soldier, Soldier. Post-departure, she captivated viewers as Carla in Dressing For Breakfast and became widely recognised for her role as forensic pathologist Frankie Wharton in BBC1’s Waking the Dead.
Her recent credits include roles in A Discovery Of Witches and Four Lives, and last year she shone in the Idris Elba-led Apple TV production Hijack. In her personal life, Holly was married to Rome actor James Purefoy from 1996 until 2002 and is currently wed to Toby Merritt since 2004.
Samantha Morton – Clare Anderson
Samantha Morton went on to achieve Hollywood fame(Image: Getty)
Samantha Morton first graced our screens in Soldier, Soldier, making an immediate impact despite appearing in just four episodes. A mere four years later, she captured the nation’s attention in ITV’s Band Of Gold.
Since then, she has graced the silver screen in Hollywood blockbusters like Minority Report with Tom Cruise, and Elizabeth: The Golden Age alongside Cate Blanchett. Expanding her talents, she has also ventured into producing and directing throughout her thirty-year career.
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Her outstanding contributions were honoured at this year’s BAFTAs with the prestigious fellowship, where she delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech:” representation matters”.
Away from the spotlight, she’s a mother to three children, including actress Esmé Creed-Miles.
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Soldier, Soldier was a huge TV hit in the 90s and made stars of Robson Green and Jerome Flynn who went on to have a number one hit and huge success in Hollywood
Soldier, Soldier ran for seven seasons on ITV(Image: Central Broadcasting)
Soldier, Soldier star Marise Wipani has tragically died aged 61. The actress, who also appeared in Xena: Warrior Princess, died on her birthday on Friday.
Her Facebook page announced the news of her death in a sad message to friends and family. It read: “Marise passed peacefully today on her 61st birthday surrounded by family and friends.
“She just wanted to say….I have shuffled off this mortal coil. Good byyye, good luuuck, good God!!! Quote from Driving Miss Daisy.”
Her cause of death was not shared in the post.
ITV’s Soldier, Soldier was a massive telly hit in the 90s, captivating viewers with its fictional insight into the ups and downs of the British Army. Set within the made-up 1st Battalion The King’s Fusiliers regiment, it delved into the professional and personal dramas of the show’s ensemble.
The standout stars were Robson and Jerome, who enjoyed a brief but significant music career, sparked by an episode where they performed Unchained Melody. With Simon Cowell’s support, their rendition topped the charts for seven weeks and became 1995’s best-selling single.
Article continues below
They both exited the show in the fifth series, but it continued for another two seasons before wrapping up in December 1997. It ran for seven series and captured the nation’s attention.
Since the show ended, the stars have had varied fates. Here’s a look at what the cast have been up to…
Robson Green – Fusilier Dave Tucker
Robson Green played Fusilier Dave Tucker in Soldier, Soldier(Image: Getty/ITV)
Robson was already familiar to viewers for his role as Jimmy Powell on BBC One’s Casualty when he scored the part of Fusilier Dave Tucker, reports the Express.
This role propelled him to mega-stardom and chart-topping success. He and co-star Jerome Flynn had a short but massive music career which saw them become the first act to have their initial three singles enter the charts at number one.
Since leaving the show, angling fanatic Robson has presented numerous fishing shows. He has also appeared in BBC Three’s supernatural drama Being Human, as well as BBC One’s Waterloo Road. His current role sees him playing DI George Keating in ITV’s hugely popular ’50s set detective drama Grantchester.
Off screen, Green’s personal life has been quite eventful; he wed Alison Ogilvie in 1991, but their marriage ended by 1999 amid reports of Green’s affair with Pamela McDonald, who was then the wife of Emmerdale’s Ian Sharrock, known for his role as Jackie Merrick on the soap.
He met his second wife, former Page 3 model Vanya Seager, during a recording session at BMG Records in 1995. They went on to have a son, Taylor Seager-Green and tied the knot in 2001. However, a decade later they issued a statement saying their marriage had “irretrievably broken down” and that they were separating.
Jerome Flynn – Lance Corporal Paddy Garvey
Jerome Flynn played Lance Corporal Paddy Garvey in the hit ITV show(Image: Carlton TV)
After getting his breakthrough in London’s Burning Jerome found huge fame with Soldier, Soldier and in his music career with co-star Robson Green
In more recent times Jerome resurrected his acting career, impressing audiences globally with his role in Game of Thrones and gracing ITV’s Ripper Street.
His career took another thrilling turn in 2019 when he shared the big screen with Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry in the action thriller John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
Off-screen, the star has never married nor had children, but he’s created a new-age holiday retreat named Trefacwn in a Grade II-listed Georgian mansion, which its website claims radiates “an ancient healing energy palpable to all who visit”.
Denise Welch – Marsha Stubbs
Denise Welch was already well known from Byker Grove when she starred in Soldier, Soldier(Image: Getty)
Denise became a household name as Marsha Stubbs on the show back in 1993 and continued to grace the screens for two years until 1995, by then already recognised from her stints in Byker Grove and Spender.
Post Soldier, Soldier, she starred in Coronation Street as Natalie Barnes, causing a stir across the nation when she became embroiled in the breakdown of Kevin and Sally Webster’s marriage.
Since then, Denise’s career has thrived with roles in hit series like Holby City, Down To Earth, Waterloo Road, and Hollyoaks. She is also no stranger to reality TV and has appeared on Dancing On Ice and she won Celebrity Big Brother in 2012.
A familiar face now on Loose Women, Denise openly shares her struggles with alcoholism on the show and is well appreciated for her candour.
Behind the scenes, Denise is a mother to two sons with her former spouse Tim Healy, one being Matty, the frontman of The 1975, and she’s currently married to artist Lincoln Townley.
Annabelle Apsion – Joy Wilton
Annabelle Apsion currently appears in Call The Midwife as Violet Buckle(Image: Getty)
Annabelle might not have been a well-known figure to audiences during her time on Soldier, Soldier with only a few minor roles under her belt, but today she stands as one of televisions most recognisable figures, noted for a myriad of iconic roles since departing the series in 1995.
A year on from her exit, she portrayed Jenni Hicks, a mother who tragically lost her two daughters in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, in the docudrama Hillsborough. She also shared the silver screen with Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp in From Hell, where she played Polly Nichols, Jack the Ripper’s first known victim.
In 2002, she made a brief yet unforgettable appearance on Coronation Street as Patricia Hillman, the ex-wife of serial killer Richard Hillman, who met a gruesome end at his hands.
Despite her impressive acting portfolio, until recently she was most recognised for her role as Monica Gallagher in Channel 4’s Shameless. However, these days she is best known for her portrayal of Mayor Violet Buckle in BBC One’s Call The Midwife.
Paterson Joseph – Fusilier Eddie “Horatio” Nelson
Paterson Joseph played Fusilier Eddie “Horatio” Nelson for one episode on Soldier, Soldier(Image: Getty)
Paterson Joseph was just beginning to make a name for himself when he featured in one episode of Soldier, Soldier in series four in 1994. That same year, he appeared in an episode of BBC’s Casualty before becoming a regular on the show three years later.
Over his 45-year career, he has become one of the most recognisable faces in British drama, playing roles such as Reuben in William and Mary, alongside Martin Clunes, the Marquis de Carabas in Neverwhere, Alan Johnson in Peep Show, Lyndon Jones in Green Wing; and Shorty in the first episode of Jericho.
Like many other esteemed British actors, he has appeared in Doctor Who in the 2005 two-part episodes Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways. He played Rodrick, a contestant on a futuristic version of The Weakest Link game show.
Most recently, he dazzled audiences in cinemas as Arthur Slugworth in Wonka. Away from the spotlight, he shares his life with wife Emmanuelle Joseph and their child.
He also holds the esteemed position of Chancellor at Oxford Brookes University.
Holly Aird was an original cast member on Soldier, Soldier (Image: Getty)
Holly, a veteran actress since childhood, boasted an impressive resume by the time she joined Soldier, Soldier. Post-departure, she captivated viewers as Carla in Dressing For Breakfast and became widely recognised for her role as forensic pathologist Frankie Wharton in BBC1’s Waking the Dead.
Her recent credits include roles in A Discovery Of Witches and Four Lives, and last year she shone in the Idris Elba-led Apple TV production Hijack. In her personal life, Holly was married to Rome actor James Purefoy from 1996 until 2002 and is currently wed to Toby Merritt since 2004.
Samantha Morton – Clare Anderson
Samantha Morton went on to achieve Hollywood fame(Image: Getty)
Samantha Morton first graced our screens in Soldier, Soldier, making an immediate impact despite appearing in just four episodes. A mere four years later, she captured the nation’s attention in ITV’s Band Of Gold.
Since then, she has graced the silver screen in Hollywood blockbusters like Minority Report with Tom Cruise, and Elizabeth: The Golden Age alongside Cate Blanchett. Expanding her talents, she has also ventured into producing and directing throughout her thirty-year career.
Article continues below
Her outstanding contributions were honoured at this year’s BAFTAs with the prestigious fellowship, where she delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech: “representation matters”.
Away from the spotlight, she’s a mother to three children, including actress Esmé Creed-Miles.
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Lorena Wiebes wins the fourth and final stage of the Women’s Tour of Britain in Glasgow, with Ally Wollaston sealing overall victory by finishing third and taking bonus seconds to push overnight leader Britain’s Cat Ferguson into second place.
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Tottenham have sacked head coach Robert Vilahamn after two years in charge.
The Swede led Spurs to their first Women’s FA Cup final in May 2024 but his side finished second-bottom in this season’s Women’s Super League.
Relegated Crystal Palace were the only side to concede more goals than Tottenham and the club’s points tally of 20 was 11 fewer than they recorded in the 2023-24 campaign.
“There have been some special moments during Robert’s tenure”, said women’s managing director Andy Rogers.
Vilahamn follows senior assistant coach Vicky Jepson, who had already left Spurs to take up a role with the United States women’s youth teams.
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe is “fighting for his life” after being shot during a campaign rally in the capital, Bogota.
The assault took place on Saturday in a park as the country gears up for next year’s presidential election. Uribe, a 39-year-old senator, was shot twice – in the head and the chest, according to Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office.
The suspect is a 15-year-old who is in custody.
Here is what to know about the incident and Uribe’s current status:
What happened at the rally?
Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who is seeking to run in the 2026 presidential election, was shot from behind at a campaign rally about 5pm [22:00 GMT] at El Golfito Park in Bogota’s Fontibon district.
A video verified by The New York Times shows Uribe being shot in the middle of his speech. Images from the scene of the shooting showed Uribe slumped against the hood of a white car, smeared with blood, as a group of men tried to hold him and stop the bleeding.
According to local media reports, he was first stabilised at a nearby clinic before being airlifted to the Santa Fe Foundation hospital. The hospital confirmed he arrived about 8:30pm on Saturday [01:00 GMT Sunday].
A security guard managed to detain the suspected attacker, a minor who is believed to be 15 years old. National Police Director Carlos Fernando Triana said the suspect was injured and was receiving treatment.
Two others – a man and a woman – were also wounded. But no details were available regarding their identities.
Miguel Uribe Londono, far left, father of Miguel Uribe Turbay outside Santa Fe Foundation hospital [Ivan Valencia/AP Photo]
What is Uribe’s health status now?
Uribe is stable but still in critical condition after emerging on Sunday from a “neurosurgical” and “peripheral vascular procedure”, according to the hospital.
He “overcame the first surgical procedure”, Bogota Mayor Carlos Fernando Galan told the media, adding that he had entered “the critical hours” of recovery.
“He fought the first battle and fought it well. He is fighting for his life,” Uribe’s wife was heard saying in an audio recording shared with the media.
Who is Miguel Uribe?
Uribe was elected as senator in 2022 under the conservative Democratic Centre party, founded by former President Alvaro Uribe, whom he is not related to.
The former president described the shooting as an attack against “a hope for the country”.
His maternal grandfather, Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala, served as president from 1978 to 1982. He is also the son of journalist Diana Turbay, who was kidnapped in 1990 by Pablo Escobar’s Medellin cartel. She died in a botched rescue operation by Colombian forces a few months later.
Uribe has held several public offices, including Bogota City Council member (2012–2015) and government secretary of Bogota (2016–2018). He also ran for the capital’s mayor in 2019 but lost that election.
Miguel Uribe, 39, was in critical condition and one person had been arrested in his shooting [File: Raul Arboleda/AFP]
Who attacked Uribe?
The Attorney General’s Office confirmed a 15-year-old boy was arrested at the scene with a “9mm Glock-type firearm”. Witnesses had also described seeing a young assailant open fire from behind Uribe before being subdued by bodyguards and civilians.
The suspect remains in custody with investigations under way to determine if there were any accomplices.
What was the motive behind the shooting?
No motive has been established, and authorities said there was no specific threat made against the politician before the incident.
But the country is home to several armed groups, powerful cartels and has a long history of political violence.
In the 1980s and 1990s, at least five presidential candidates were assassinated by drug cartels, paramilitaries or political opponents.
One such case was the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan in 1989. Galan was a leading presidential candidate known for his strong anticorruption stance and opposition to drug trafficking. He was widely expected to win the presidency the following year.
A 2016 agreement aimed to bring long-lasting peace to the country by disarming rebels from the left-wing Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
When is the next presidential election in Colombia?
Colombia’s next presidential election is scheduled for May, in which current leftist President Gustavo Petro is ineligible to run due to term limits. A run-off will be held if needed.
Uribe, who is a right-wing critic of Petro, announced his intention to run for president in March.
What are the reactions?
The attack drew strong reactions from both local and international leaders.
Petro pledged an investigation.
“What matters most today is that all Colombians focus with the energy of our hearts, with our will to live … on ensuring that Dr Miguel Uribe stays alive.”
In an earlier statement, Petro condemned the violence as “an attack not only against his person, but also against democracy, freedom of thought, and the legitimate exercise of politics in Colombia”.
“Respect life, that’s the red line. … My solidarity [is] with the Uribe family and the Turbay family. I don’t know how to ease their pain,” he posted on X.
Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez mobilised military and intelligence resources and announced a reward of 3 billion Colombian pesos ($730,000) for information about the shooting.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement saying the US condemns the attack “in the strongest possible terms” and considers it a “direct threat to democracy”. He also called on Petro to “dial back the inflammatory rhetoric” and protect officials.
Leaders across Latin America also condemned the attack.
