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Who is Love Island Shaq’s ex Tanya and why did they split up?

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Who is Love Island Shaq’s ex Tanya and why did they split up? – The Mirror

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Love Island All Stars is back – and Shaq Muhammad is on the lookout for love once again. Despite his mum reportedly “not happy” with his actions, he’ll be hoping it’s second time lucky after splitting from Tanya Manhenga

Everything you need to know on Tanya Manhenga and her split from Love Island All Stars ex Shaq Muhammad:

  1. The Love Island villa star was part of the 2023 winter series of the ITV2 show. During the time Shaq and Tanya found a spark. However, by 2024, the pair went their separate ways and now Shaq has revealed he is hoping to find his “wife”.
  2. It turns out Tanya wasn’t to be his forever. The biomedical science student, model, and influencer is from Liverpool. Known for her confident personality, style, and living with vitiligo, the 25-year-old finished in fourth place with Shaq during their series.
  3. Following the split Shaq admitted that he was ‘disrespectful’ to her while on a lads’ trip to Miami. While he insisted he never did anything “sexual” with anyone while on the holiday, the duo called time on their relationship.
  4. Speaking of the split, Shaq said: “Me and Tanya are on good terms, very amicable.” After saying “there’s no bad blood” he explained what he thought his ex would think of his spot in All Stars. “I think she would just want the best for me, and I want the best for her as well.”
  5. Shaq added in a chat with OK! that while he would never rule out a reconciliation with Tanya he is “open to meeting other people”. He said: “Tanya and I have been broken up for well over a year now and we’ve moved past each other.”
  6. READ THE FULL STORY: Shaq’s split from Tanya and his thoughts on their relationship: Love Island’s Shaq Muhammad says he has ‘nothing to hide’ after claims he cheated on Tanya
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Katie Price’s weight loss explained amid fans concerns for her

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Katie Price’s weight loss explained amid fans concerns for her – The Mirror

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Katie Price has said she doesn’t use weight-loss ‘fat jabs’ but recently branded herself ‘stick woman’.

Katie Price’s weight loss explained:

  1. Katie Price sparked further concerns about her weight after she was seen shopping with her daughter Princess in a new Instagram video The pair hit London’s fancy Selfridge’s – picking up a massive haul.
  2. However, fans were concerned about Katie, who has acknowledged she has become thinner, calling herself “stick woman”. One wrote: “It’s worrying I think, just my opinion.” Another said: “I can not believe how she looks now I actually feel sorry for her.”
  3. Others backed the star who, at one point during the shopping spree was seen munching a supermarket sandwich, saying: “She’s fine, she eats well. Her large chest just makes her look smaller.”
  4. The star has previously insisted she hasn’t been using so-called ‘fat jabs’ saying on the Disruptors podcast: “I don’t need the Ozempic… I’ve always been skinny.”
  5. Katie has said recently that she’s been to doctors – after being pestered by her mum Amy. She said on her podcast: “Yes. I’m going in there to talk about blood tests, MRI, everything she wants me to have to get to the bottom of why the Price is – forget stick man – stick woman.”
  6. A source recently told the Mirror that the family were concerned for her health. “They do share their concerns with Kate and have open, honest conversations with her about how she’s feeling – including her mental health and her weight loss,” they expained.
  7. Katie has previously said she has “always been tiny” saying she gained weight after breaking both her feet in a terrible accident on holiday that left her in a wheelchair. She also said she’d had IVF in a bid to have more children.
  8. She said: “I say to people, if you look at old pictures of me, even after I’ve had babies, I just shrink back. I’ve always been tiny, and I think because the past sort of three years, I’ve been bigger, but they’re the reasons why, right?”
  9. The star added: “Now I’ve gone like back, now the IVF that’s all come out, and I’m more active because I could do more because of my feet, and I’m horse riding again, then naturally, i’m going back athletic again.”

READ THE FULL STORY: Katie Price steps out with Princess amid increasing concerns for star’s wellbeing

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Call the Midwife star Helen George makes Traitors confession

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Actress Helen George has shown her dancing skills on the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor over a decade ago, but now she would like to test out her skills on The Traitors

While Birmingham-born actress Helen George competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, finishing in sixth place, many fans will know her from her iconic role in the popular BBC period drama, Call the Midwife. Now, she reveals she would like to try her luck on The Traitors after being a fan of the celebrity version.

While the rumour mill works overtime trying to figure out who will be replacing former presenters Tess Daly, 56, and Claudia Winkleman, 53, as Strictly presenters, Helen, 41, has firmly shot down the idea of taking over.

When asked if she could ever be a TV presenter, Helen said: “No, I’m an actor!”, before she revealed her guesses on who might be stepping in.

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“Rylan would be good, and Holly Willoughby is in the mix. Exciting times. Change is good”, Helen said.

Helen has played Trixie Franklin for 14 years in Call the Midwife, which started in 2012 and follows a group of midwives working in East End London during the late 1950s and 1960s.

While Helen has firmly denied ever stepping foot into presenting, she hasn’t ruled out taking part in The Traitors, which is currently on its fourth season and has a growing audience.

Helen said that while she has only watched ‘a little bit’ of the current season, she ‘loved’ the celebrity version, which featured the likes of Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr and Celia Imrie.

The Strictly star said: “I loved Celebrity Traitors! Celia was brilliant. Who in this country wouldn’t want to be on The Traitors? Full stop.” Following her stint on Strictly, Helen met Jack Ashton on the set of Call The Midwife. The two actors fell in love while filming the 2016 Christmas Special in South Africa and welcomed their first child, Wren, in 2017, and their youngest, Lark, was born in 2021.

However, Helen and Jack’s romance came to an unexpected end after seven years together. Helen shared with The Mirror : “Some months ago, we separated. Our two beautiful girls remain the focus and I respectfully ask for privacy for this next chapter.”

Helen found love again when she confirmed her relationship with Dan Innes at the start of 2025. Like Helen, Dan is also a divorced dad to two children, and Helen told The Mail’s You magazine in December: “It’s a very happy relationship. It’s lovely to be with someone outside the industry.”

This year, Helen has decided not to set any New Year’s resolutions and has opted for a chilled start to the year before she steps foot back onto the theatre stage.

She said: “It’s only week three, don’t really make them [resolutions], I don’t want to let myself down.” “I’m having a little break after a busy Christmas, then I start High Society at the Barbican in the spring.” Helen added: It’s nice to balance TV, film, and theatre. I feel very lucky.”

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ITV Love Island star Montana Brown tries ‘giving toddler the look’ and reaction is priceless

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Former Love Island star Montana Brown resorted to reading a parenting book to get prepared for her son, Jude, becoming a “threenager”, but was taken aback by her son’s reaction to one method

ITV Love Island star Montana Brown tried giving her toddler “the look” after reading a parenting book, and his reaction was priceless.

The reality TV star, 30, who shares Jude, 2, and her almost one-year-old daughter, Miley, with fiancé Mark O’Connor, often shares her parenting wins and loses online.

On Thursday, January 15, she shared a video with her TikTok followers after trying a parenting tip from a New York Time bestselling book called Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us about the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans.

She explained that she was trying to “get ahead” with parenting tips and advice before June turns three and was looking towards books for help.

Toddlers are known for their sass, stubbornness, and strong desire for independence typical of a teenager, which often gives them the nickname “threenagers”.

Their big emotions and boundary testing can make parenting a difficult task to navigate.

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But after reading the book, Montana decided to give one of the methods a try when trying to get Jude out of the bath, something he normally hates doing.

She said: “There’s a really interesting part of the book where it says ‘learn the look’. It’s something that kids can’t argue with, so shoot them a look that says get out the bath, I’m not going to tell you again.

“And I just thought, you know what? Let me just give it a go. It’s probably not going to work, he probably won’t even pick up on it. It’s supposed to cause less conflict because you’re not telling them to do something, you’re not using the word don’t or stop.”

Montana then shared the look and gesture she used when trying to get Jude out of the bath, which saw her lean her head back and to one side while also raising her eyebrows to widen her eyes.

She said: “So I went [gave him the look] and he looks at me and he’s still playing in the bath, and I do it again [gave him the look] and then he just gets up and gets out of the bath.

“I was like ‘OH MY GOD, that was so easy’. I mean, knowing him tomorrow it won’t work but it was just really powerful, and I wanted to share that piece of parenting wisdom from this amazing book.”

Parents took Montana’s advice on board and tried giving their children “a look”, before sharing their results in the comments section.

One parent said: “I did this today and I felt like it was such a win! My toddler likes to change the settings on the washing machine while it’s running. Today I just turned my head and glared and he took his hand off an walked away!”

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Fearne Cotton’s ex Jesse Wood unemployed and living on barely £1,000 a month

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Jesse Wood has appeared in court on driving offences and has revealed he is struggling to find paid work since his split from Fearne Cotton in 2024

Jesse Wood has claimed he is living on barely £1,000 and struggling for work following his split from Fearne Cotton. The musician, 49, who is the son of music legend Ronnie Wood, appeared in court on speeding charges.

Facing a possible driving ban, Jesse told the court that since his split just over a year ago, he has struggled to find work. And he says he is currently living off life savings. His court appearance comes after he was caught driving 27mph in a West London area limited to 20mph. The incident took place last April.

Jesse, who shares two kids with Fearne, Rex and Honey, also has two older children, Arthur and Lola, from a previous relationship. He told the court of his struggles to find paid work. He said: “I was due to be employed in 2024 but it got delayed. At the moment I’m living off my savings and I am looking to get employment.”

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He went on to apologise for his actions. It was the fourth time he has been caught. “I would like to say I accept responsibility for what I have done,” he said.

Prosecutor Geraldine Dickinson had told the court: “This was at 12.45pm in the afternoon on April 7 last year. He used his vehicle on the A4 Cromwell Road which was subject to a 20mph speed restriction. The speed recorded when the vehicle activated the safety camera was 27mph.”

The court was also told how Jesse already had nine points for similar speeding offences recorded in the year before his latest incident.

Jesse was handed a six-month driving ban after receiving three more penalty points. His fine and costs was set initially at £255. Sentencing Magistrate Richard Sanden went on to tell him: “Because you pleaded guilty you get one third off the fine.

“It would have been £134. That has been reduced to 89. You will also pay a surcharge of £36 and a contribution towards court costs of £130.”

Jesse has moved on in his love life and is now dating former Made In Chelsea star Gemma Gregory. The pair went public with their relationship back in April 2025 and things seem like their going from strength to strength.

He split with Fearne after 10 years of marriage in December 2024. Posting on her Instagram Stories at the time she told her followers of her split from Jesse.

Fearne is also in a new relationship. She is dating Rivals director Elliot Hegarty, 53. with the two first spotted enjoying a passionate kiss while in Soho last February.

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She wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that | let you all know that Jesse and I are ending our marriage. Our priority has been, and will always be, our children. We please ask that you respect the privacy of our family at this time.”

Gripping Netflix thriller with two Hollywood icons to be ‘biggest movie of year so far’

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon star in a brand new police thriller, which lands on Netflix this Friday and is expected to be the biggest movie of the year so far on the streaming platform

A gripping new police thriller featuring two Hollywood heavyweights is arriving on Netflix imminently. The Rip, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as Miami detectives, drops on the streaming service this Friday, 16 January.

The film marks another major release for the platform, which has already launched 2025 with romantic comedy People We Meet on Vacation. Fans of suspenseful drama can expect nail-biting tension and numerous plot twists.

According to the synopsis: “Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone – and everything – into question.”

The Rip is tipped to become the year’s most-watched Netflix film thus far.

A stellar ensemble joins Affleck and Damon, including Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Kyle Chandler, reports the Express.

The celebrated actors portray Detective Sergeant JD Byrne and Lieutenant Dane Dumars. This collaboration marks another reunion for the duo on screen.

Their previous joint appearances include Good Will Hunting, Dogma, The Last Duel, and Air. The Rip represents just one of Affleck’s Netflix offerings this year, with another project, Animals, also scheduled for release.

When can I watch The Rip?

Viewers won’t have long to wait before diving into the action. The Rip launches on Netflix this Friday, 16 January.

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Usually, the streaming service unveils its fresh content just past midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) in the United States, which translates to 3am Eastern Standard Time (EST).

For us Brits, this equates to 8am on Friday morning. Most European territories can tune in from 9am.