Popular podcaster, Jordy Glassner, has died aged, 34, after revealing she was battling brain cancer and had developed numbness in several areas of her body
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Grief podcaster, Jordy Glassner, has sadly died, aged 34, after a heartbreaking battle with brain cancer.
The co-host of the Grief Street podcast, titled Where Hearts Meet, Heal and Hope Together, had undergone surgery in 2023 to remove a tumour and seemed to be recovering well. However, after complaining of numbness in her body, a later biopsy revealed Jordy had a grade 4 glioblastoma, which ultimately took her life.
Paying tribute to the mum-of-one, the therapist’s family revealed she had died on Tuesday, sharing on her official Instagram and podcast page: “It is with profound sadness that we share that on Tuesday afternoon, Jordy Glassner passed away peacefully at her home. She was simply the best.”
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Encouraging fans to share their memories of Jordy, it concluded: “In lieu of private messages, we encourage everyone near and far to share any stories, memories, or words about Jordy in the comments. Everyone deserves to know how much she meant to the world.” Responding to the poignant post, Jordy’s followers flocked to share their condolences, with many saying how much they would miss her.
Admitting they were “heartbroken” by the loss, one said: “Heartbroken to see this. I followed Jordy’s journey with GBM [glioblastoma] alongside my dad’s who passed away a year ago. The most awful disease that has stolen the most incredible people from us.”
A second said: “I love you Jordy. I will miss you for the rest of my life. You didn’t deserve this fate but you were so brave.” A third added: “RIP Jordy. It was a blessing to work with you and I am heartbroken to hear you are no longer with us. Praying for you and your family.”
Meanwhile, another Instagram post from Jordy’s childhood friend and podcast co-host, Erika Rozmid, shared snaps of the pair together, with a heartbreaking caption. It read: “There will never be enough words to describe the pain of losing my person- or for the heartbreak of watching GBM take so much from her over the last 2.5 years. I was robbed of raising my children alongside hers.
“I have never known a big life moment without Jordy. She’s been there since we were five years old, walking me to the nurse’s office. All I want is to call her and ask how I’m supposed to survive this life without her. I miss my person deeply.”
Jordy and Erika started the Grief Street podcast in 2024 to ‘navigate the twists and turns of grief’ with its listeners. Explaining that the venture was ‘born from a friendship that started as kindergarten classmates’, the women told their followers, they were ‘here to offer a shoulder, an ear and insights into the grieving process’.
More than one year ago, the Princess of Wales announced she is in remission from cancer, as she showed her vulnerability in discussing her difficult health journey
Almost two years ago, Princess Kate sent shockwaves through the world when she announced she had been diagnosed with cancer. The Princess of Wales revealed her diagnosis in March 2024, candidly sharing that after undergoing surgery and multiple tests, she was battling cancer, although the specific type and stage were not disclosed.
Kate added that she had been undergoing preventative chemotherapy, and was taking a temporary step back from her royal duties to focus on her health. Just three months later, the Princess joined the rest of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the Trooping the Colour celebrations, in what was her first public appearance since announcing her diagnosis.
Just one month later, Kate attended Wimbledon, and as she made her way to the royal box, she was met with rousing applause and a standing ovation from the crowd. The Princess of Wales took a step back from royal duties for the rest of the summer and in September 2024, shared that she had completed her cancer treatment.
In January 2025, Kate confirmed that her cancer is in remission as she visited the Royal Marsden hospital in London. Speaking with patients about her own health battle, she shared the happy news while bonding with other patients about the trials and tribulations of facing such an illness.
Since announcing her remission, both Kate and Prince William have spoken candidly about Kate’s cancer journey while visiting different hospitals, meeting staff and patients, and during candid interview moments. In October 2025, William appeared on Apple TV’s The Reluctant Traveller, as he told host Eugene Levy that 2024 was “the hardest year of my life”.
Throughout her cancer journey, Kate has championed shining a light on the terrible illness, as she has met with others facing the same plight. In October 2024, the Princess of Wales welcomed cancer-stricken teenager Liz Hatton to Windsor Castle. Kate invited Liz to take photos of the iconic castle after hearing of her photography bucket list. Liz sadly died just one month later at the age of 17.
For most, leaving The X Factor would feel like the end of their career, but for Irish star Chris Leonard, it only spurred him on to chase his dream, and he’s now living it
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Chris Leonard’s life has never been the same since leaving The X Factor. The musician from County Meath, Ireland, found fame on the former ITV talent show back in 2014, as one eighth of the band Stereo Kicks.
However, while Stereo Kicks split a year after they were formed, Chris, now 30, is touring the world with his band Shillelagh Law and collaborating with his musical idols, including James Fernley of The Pogues, KT Tunstall, and Andy Burrows from Razorlight. He’s also worked on music with Grammy Award-winning producer Ted Hutt.
Although most people who leave TV talent shows return to their previous jobs, Chris’s time on the programme only spurred him on to chase his dreams even further – and it’s worked in his favour, with his music being heard on BBC Radio 2. Now, though, his band’s music pays homage to their traditional Irish roots. “It’s a mixture of heritage,” he exclusively told the Mirror.
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Returning to a band after working as a soloist, Chris said: “Going back into a band is always what I wanted to do; it was never a question.” He added: “Something that people don’t know, I left Stereo Kicks before the band split. We had a show and we were having a meeting about how to continue and I said ‘You do what you want to do, I’m just letting you know I’m going to be leaving the band regardless’.
“When I went on X Factor, I never expected to get far. My goal was to get to Bootcamp, have an audition or two shown, build a bit of a following and run with it from there with my own music. I’ve always done Irish music; my dad is an Irish musician.
“My thinking was run with that, put my own music out there, do Irish music, the way I do it. But it turned into a whole different animal when I got put in the band. But I always knew I wanted to come back home, put together an Irish trad band – it’s what I was raised on and known all my life, it’s why I’m passionate about it and the music that I love.”
In recent years, music from Irish artists has once again dominated streaming platforms. “It comes in waves and bouts when people appreciate what it is again,” Chris said, adding, “There’s a real resurgence and revival at the moment, but if you look back, Irish music has always been there.”
Chris continued: “It’s fantastic to see it, and for me the most important thing is just keeping that music alive, keeping the traditions alive and making me excited for a new generation.” In his own music and growing up, Chris took inspiration from The Pogues, citing Shane MacGowan as one of his idols. “As a songwriter, there are very few that would compete or come close to him,” he said.
Only recently, Chris was out in Los Angeles, working on music with James of The Pogues and musicians from bands including Dropkick Murphy’s and Floggin’ Molly. “We did it with a Grammy-winning producer, Ted Hutt, that was a mad experience, it was great to be in the studio with James,” Chris gushed.
He also takes inspiration from Irish hiphop trio, Kneecap, explaining: “It’s brilliant, they’re putting Irish language on a stage that’s never really been at before, and it’s part of a movement – making people think about their own culture, heritage and identity. It’s causing a wave of people wanting to start to learn Irish again, which is fantastic. I speak Irish, so it’s lovely for me to see and hear it.”
For Chris, it’s important that the Celtic regions maintain their own identity, which should “always be remembered and never get lost or overshadowed,” he added: “They’re some of the oldest languages, so it’s really important they’re remembered for that.” One thing Chris admits he would love to see is a united Ireland. “A lot of time has passed, people haven’t forgotten about the history, but people can think about everything in a calmer mindset,” he commented. Chris added: “We’re all living on the same island.”
“It’s so important that we look after each other, from both communities,” he said. Reflecting on his life and career, having grown up on the road, Chris said: “I’m really lucky – it’s been mad. One thing I’ve learned about myself is that I’m very determined. Nearly every goal I’ve set myself, I’ve achieved.”
One of his career highlights, though, is performing with Sir Brian May on The X Factor: “As a musician and a guitar player, to see Brian May was just insane. It was absolutely wild.” However, the show was a double-edged sword for Chris. Speaking about his experience, he said: “The show was a real mixture. One thing that many people don’t realise is, I developed an eating disorder after the show. I got so sucked into the image side of things, I think my image was always in question within the band.
“It was between shaving my head and not being allowed to be myself. People always questioned my image, which was because what was being put out there wasn’t who I was. There was none of my personality. I think that affected me because I had a feeling or an expectation of people expecting me to live up to it.
“There were difficult parts on the show as a result, but there were also the normal sides. If it wasn’t for X Factor, I wouldn’t get to do the things I’m doing today, get to play with the people that I’ve played with, or have the experiences I’ve had. I’m very grateful.” But if he could turn back time, would he do it again? Absolutely, he would just be a braver 19-year-old from Ireland and stand up for himself more.
One fond memory he has, sitting in Louis Walsh’s dressing room with JLS members, Marvin, Aston and JB. He revealed: “We were having a couple of drinks and they turned around and said ‘Chris, just be prepared, when this is over, when the X Factor bubble pops, it’s done, the phone stops ringing – it’s down to your management to keep that buzz after.’
“If it wasn’t for them saying that to me, I wouldn’t have been as prepared. I’m so grateful for that.” While Chris was young at 19, two of his bandmates were younger at just 15 and 16. Now, he hopes that TV shows have measures in place to help contestants with their mental health and navigate their newfound profile. He said: “I haven’t been on that side of everything in a long time, but I’d like to think these networks and companies that do talent shows have now put the correct measures in place and do look after contestants’ mental health.”
And following the rise of December 10, created by Simon Cowell on his new Netflix show, Chris encouraged the band to “stay humble” and realise that, despite being on a TV show or in a band, they’re still young men trying to make music. “You have to work harder,” he said, adding: “Keep your ego in check and be kind to people, don’t think you’re above anybody.”
While he may have been on arguably the biggest show on TV, Chris never for a second thought of himself as famous. Instead, he was just a young lad from Ireland chasing his dream. “Egos can kick in, and work ethic can slip,” he said of people who get above themselves.
He said of December 10: “My advice would be keep your feet on the ground, focus on the music that you’re doing, make sure you’ve got two or three good people around you that you can confide in that actually have your best interests at heart and just be a good person.”
Currently, he and his bandmates have no plans to slow down, as they’re currently touring in Norway before heading to London next month. He added: “We’re heading back out to the States and we’ve got a new EP coming out very soon. We’ve got music coming out with Ted Hutt, which isphenomenal.
“For a band that’s kind of pretty new and we’re starting to get very busy very quickly, which is lovely, and we are really happy with it. We just have to keep our eye on the ball now and keep working hard, keep putting out high-quality music and play as many shows and play to as many people as possible and just let them experience Irish music like it’s meant to be played.”
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Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong has had a tough time in recent years but now a source has insisted that her new man is “treating her like a princess” as she moves on
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Lisa Armstrong has had a heartbreaking time in recent years, but a source claims her new man has made her “happier than ever”, and she’s finally moving on – brimming with confidence and a newfound energy.
“She’s been so used to being in relationships where she played second fiddle,” the source claimed. “This time, she’s number one. She’s taking it slow, she doesn’t want to get hurt again – but she’s being treated like a princess and her new man cannot do enough for her.
“His life revolves around hers and he adores her – and he tells her so all the time. She’s doing so well with her career, she’s come into her own right and he’s encouraged that.“
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Make-up artist to the stars Lisa, who helps to create the glitz and glamour on Strictly Come Dancing, has reportedly found love with actor Grant Kilburn, 34, with the pair quietly dating since December.
The 49-year-old is thought to have been introduced to Grant by her pals, former Strictly pro Kevin Clifton and his partner Stacey Dooley. Stacey and Kevin, who also have a two-year-old daughter Minnie after falling for each other on the hit BBC show in 2018, had been on tour with Grant in the play 2:22 A Ghost Story until the end of 2025.
During the tour across the UK, it’s believed Lisa was introduced to her new man in October when they performed at the Theatre Royal in Brighton, and romance soon blossomed.
And though the Kent-based actor has been busy touring, and Lisa had her hands full on Strictly until Christmas, the pair have been spending quality time together whenever they can.
Lisa was famously married to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! host Ant McPartlin after meeting as teenagers, but after 11 years of marriage, they were granted a divorce in 2018.
At one stage they were TV’s golden couple – but the pair had a host of ups and downs during their marriage, including their struggle to start a family.
Ant hinted at their hidden heartache in a 2013 interview, when he said, “Lisa and I would love to have kids. We’re trying. It’s tougher than you think when you get a bit older.”
Ant’s past addiction issues, which he openly admitted had a detrimental effect on their relationship, also cast a shadow – and saw him enter rehab for alcohol and prescription drug addiction in 2017.
Despite their split, the pair still share custody of their beloved 12-year-old chocolate Labrador, Hurley – who continues tobe a regular fixture on Lisa’s Instagram page.
In 2020, Lisa moved on with electrician James Green. They even moved in together and reportedly planned to tie the knot – but they called it a day in 2023.
Adding to an already tough time, that same year, Lisa’s £5 million Chiswick home, which she bought following her divorce from Ant, was severely damaged in a fire.
But it seems Lisa has found the fresh start she so deserved in Grant, and she isn’t worried about any raised eyebrows over their age gap.
“Lisa’s not at all bothered about the age difference, or what anyone else might think about it,” said our source. “She actually loves dating a younger man – and how different he is to anyone she’s dated before.”
Lisa certainly seems ready for a new chapter. Back in 2024, she was a single woman – while her ex Ant celebrated Christmas with new wife Anne-Marie, the couple’s former personal assistant, and their son Wilder.
She ended the year with an emotional social media post which seemed to predict the good things to come. It read, “You spent 2024 in survival mode. 2025 is your time to rise, rebuild, and thrive.”
Lisa’s new love interest has not had it easy in life either. In 2014, he was just 23 when he collapsed while out on a shopping trip with his brother.
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Rushed to hospital and “convinced he was going to die”, a CT scan later discovered that Grant had suffereda stroke caused by two blood clots at the base of his brain.
His terrifying experience, understandably, is thought to have taken him many years to recover from – and also inspired Grant to help raise awareness for the Stroke Association.
When East 17 burst onto the scene, they offered an edgy and rebellious alternative to squeaky bands like Take That, while their catchy hits, like ‘Stay Another Day’ and ‘House of Love,’ saw them sell millions of records. But where are Brian, Tony, John and Terry now?
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It was the early 1990s, and polished boy bands were dominating the British music scene – that is, until East 17 came along. The group was formed of four working class lads, Brian Harvey, Tony Mortimer, John Hendy, and Terry Coldwell. And unlike the clean-cut image of their contemporaries, East 17 embraced a raw energy and a streetwise aesthetic that really resonated. “They shaved their heads, and had tattoos, and were a lot, lot cooler than… Take That,” music mogul Guy Adams noted.
The band was named after the postcode of the area in which they grew up – Walthamstow, London. It was started by lead songwriter and vocalist Tony after he landed a record deal in 1991 with his original rap material. In 1992, East 17 made their debut – and it would mark the start of an incredible journey. The band would go on to become one of the UK’s most successful pop groups of the decade, with multiple chart-topping singles and albums, and millions of records sold.
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But their time together was marred as internal tensions, public controversies, and personal struggles which all began to take their toll. The late 1990s saw several line-up changes and public incidents that would ultimately lead to the original group’s split. So where are the band members now? Brian, Tony, John and Terry’s lives have changed radically since going their separate ways. Let’s take a closer look…
Brian Harvey
Brian, now 51, had a rollercoaster ride with the band, and he’s certainly no stranger to drama. In January 1997, he was at the centre of a highly-publicised scandal when he made controversial comments about ecstasy in a radio interview.
Brian’s remarks, in which he said he had taken 12 tablets in one night and then driven, caused a huge uproar, provoking the then prime minister John Major to condemn him in the House of Commons. The band was also taken off the playlist by 11 radio stations. It caused irreparable damage to East 17’s reputation – and led to Brian being fired from the group.
Then, in 2002, Brian was back in the public eye when it was revealed that he had been set upon in a savage attack outside a Nottingham nightclub. He needed reconstructive surgery, with the extent of his injuries so severe that police initially suspected a machete or an axe had been used. The star underwent a gruelling recovery process.
Brian’s mental health sadly took a turn in 2005 when he was hospitalised following what was believed to be a suicide attempt. Fans speculated at the time that he had been struggling with the decline of his music career and the loss of his grandmother.
That same year, the singer was caught up in a truly bizarre incident when he found himself in hospital after being run over by his own car. In a strange twist, he said the incident occurred because he had eaten three jacket potatoes topped with tuna mayonnaise and cheese. Brian said that after opening the door to vomit as a result of feeling overly full, he accidentally stepped on the accelerator pedal instead of the brake, which resulted in him being thrown under the moving car. He was left with punctured lungs, several broken ribs, and a pelvis fractured in seven places.
In recent years, Brian has struggled financially – so much so that he had to resort to benefits in 2015 and faced the fear of being evicted from his home. In 2025, he filmed himself for TikTok, puffing on a cigarette and raging about “trolls” who claim he shouldn’t be receiving benefits, raging: “I’m entitled to benefits. I sold 22 million records, that’s not a big-up, it’s a fact!”
Recording outside his local council office, he could be heard bellowing: “Who put Walthamstow on the map?”What are you on about, wasting your time? You wouldn’t have a job here if it weren’t for me paying tax on 22 million f*****g records. F**k you!”
He also posted a series of videos on YouTube showing him smashing the band’s platinum, gold, and silver records in an alleyway, shouting “East 17, one million sales, this is what it f*****g means…That’s what I think of your f*****g music industry… F**k your record industry, and f**k your weird paedophile world “. He then shared a follow-up video, showing him returning to the scene to clean up the shattered glass and frames, stating, “I can be angry and f***ing tidy,” and adding, “I’m a peaceful person and I pick my rubbish up”.
Brian has a daughter named Teigan, who was born in 1996 from his relationship with dancer Tina Farris. He has never been married, but he had some notable relationships including a long-term relationship with model Danniella Westbrook in the 1990s. After East 17, Harvey had a relationship with model Emma B (Emma Blocksage), with whom he appeared on the show I’m Famous and Frightened! in 2004.
Tony Mortimer
Tony, 55, first quit the band in 1997, shortly after Brian’s comments about his ecstasy use; but he later rejoined for reunions, leaving again in 2006 and then for a third time in 2013. It was reported at the time that the media storm surrounding Brian’s remarks prompted his decision, but Tony has since said he was simply exhausted and wanted to go home to long-term girlfriend Tracey and their two young daughters, Atlanta and Ocean.
“It’s a hard decision to make because it affects everything and everyone,” he recalled in 2015. “You think about the fans. And you feel guilty because you know you have it good. It’s a Catch 22. It’s like moaning your diamond shoes are too tight. But in the end leaving becomes less hurtful than staying. I was completely burnt out.”
Tony was responsible for writing most of the band’s songs, which included co-writing their UK number one single, Stay Another Day – inspired by his brother Ollie’s suicide. And after leaving the band, he focused on music behind the scenes, penning singles and helping to manage bands. He did also release a solo album, in 2013.
Now, he lives a peaceful life at his home in Essex – his ‘farm’, which is set in five acres. He’s not in contact with his bandmates. Recently, Terry, John and Tony all featured on the BBC2 documentary Boybands Forever to reminisce on their time in the band. The trio were filmed separately and had no desire to catch up afterwards.
“We don’t talk,” Terry explained. “But I don’t hold any grudges. There were good times and there were bad times but that’s like in any job. We lived together basically, we worked for three years without a day off so of course we argued about things. But I’m grateful for the times I shared with them.”
In October 2000, Tony was back in the spotlight when he was chosen as one of four pall bearers at the funeral of gangster Reggie Kray. Tony once collaborated with Kray when he got JJ Gilmour to record a poem Kray had written while in prison; the song has never been released, but Tony still has the tape.
Tony shares two daughters, Atlanta and Ocean, with his longtime love Tracey. Precise birth dates for his children are not known, but in a 2009 interview Tony indicated that he and Tracey had already been together for many years and were already parents during the height of East 17’s fame. Tony also has at least one grandchild, as he revealed in a 2019 social media post.
John Hendy
John, 54, has taken a different path since the end of East 17, and has stepped away from the music industry altogether. In a 2024 interview, he revealed he now works as a roofer.
“When I started working roofing I thought I was gonna get really badly put down,” he confessed. “But I’ve had respect from people saying good for you getting back on the roof after what you’ve been through, what you’ve done. Some people say to me, ‘you must have no money’. I’m like, well we never got any money! That’s what people don’t get.”
When East 17 were formed they were signed on a million pound record deal. But their late manager Tom Watkins only paid them a wage of £125 a week – raised by £25 every four months.
John has been beset with financial difficulties in recent years. Shortly before the pandemic hit, he and wife Nina moved to Spain – but with lockdown crippling his business, he was forced to move back.
“We didn’t have any money. I had to borrow money from my cousin to get the flight back. Then we didn’t have anywhere to live, no one would put me up,” he told the Daily Mail. “My cousin paid for a hotel for about 10 days and then I had to get on Universal Credit. We ended up being put in a hostel and I lived there for a year and a half. It was bad. You’d walk down the corridor there’d be crackheads in there. It was during Covid time as well and we had to share a bathroom. We had to share a kitchen. We were in a room with bunkbeds with the kids.
“It was the worst. I’d gone from all alright upbringing, to wow now I’m a star, then back to normality and then right back down. I wouldn’t wish it on anybody. Now when I see people out in the street begging for money, I always give them a couple of quid or something.” John shares two children – a boy and a girl – with wife Nina, who shares frequent family updates on her Instagram page.
Terry Coldwell
Terry, now 51, makes his living continuing to tour under the East 17 name – though he is the only founding member. He now appears with Joe Livermore, a break-dancer and film stuntman, and former Artful Dodger collaborator Robbie Craig.
Like John, he has had his ups and downs financially. “I look at other bands and see what they’ve got – bands who haven’t written their own songs and they’re still living in multi million pound houses,” Terry told the Daily Mail in 2024. “I wouldn’t say it stings because I’m not that type of person… just that the band ended. I went out and got a normal job because I had kids and that’s what you gotta do.
“A job’s a job. I’ve always seen East 17 as a job – the best job in the world don’t get me wrong – but it’s a job. I’m no bigger than the guy sweeping the street. We’re the same, we’ve just got different jobs.” He continued: “There was a time where I worked for Volvo, I’d drive the cars to the franchises and I was probably doing about 14 hours of driving a day. It was long hours but really crap money – about 45 quid a day for 14 hours – but you gotta do what you gotta do to feed the kids.”
Now he is happy back making music. In 2023, when asked if the band could reunite for the 30th anniversary of 1994 number one Stay Another Day, Terry revealed: “No-one talks in the band, not one member.”
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He continued: “As you get older you have to be on the same page and we’re just not on the same page. I’ve tried getting the band together so many times, spent so much energy doing it, but it’s never come about.”
He said the original band had previously got a bad reputation for cancelling gigs and now the new line-up had “made the name East 17 good again, so I don’t think it’s [the reunion] ever going to happen now”.
An X Factor star has been flooded with well-wishes and messages of congratulations from her celebrity friends, including a Hollywood A-lister as she shared the happy news online
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An X Factor star has announced she is expecting her first child with her new boyfriend, months after her split from her co-star husband was revealed.
Lucie Jones took to social media to announce the happy news that she and boyfriend George Hersey were set to become parents in a few months. The singer, 34, shared a smiling selfie of her and boyfriend Georgie holding up a sonogram image on Instagram – and revealed they were expecting a baby girl in July.
She also shared a few other snaps of herself and George together – including one on a beach and another of them hiking during her pregnancy, before sharing a final stunning image of herself showing off her blossoming bump. Lucie then wrote in the caption: “We’re so excited and beyond happy to tell you we’re having a baby! Nothing comes close to this feeling… we feel like the luckiest people in the world.
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“She’ll be here in July and we cannot wait to meet our little girl,” Lucie wrote. She was soon flooded with messages of congratulations from celebrity friends including Amber Davies, who wrote: “Ahhhhh congratulations this is so wonderful xxx”. While Giovanna Fletcher added: “Huge congratulations!!!! Xxxxx”. And Claire Sweeney said: “Huge congratulations xxxxx’. While Hollywood star Jennifer Garner also commented as she said: “Talk about thriving!!! Congratulations, @luciejones1!!!!”, in reference to Lucie’s starring role in the stage adaption of 13 Going On 30.
Lucie’s happy news comes just a few months after she went public with her new romance with George. The pair were spotted together at Glastonbury Festival, shortly before she took to the stage and performed her debut gig at the festival. Lucie’s new romance came as it was announced she had split from her fellow X Factor star husband – however it was insisted there was no crossover between the relationships.
Lucie and Ethan married in 2017 after meeting during auditions for The X Factor in 2009. The pair were said to be going through a divorce quietly in June last year, after the pair grew apart.
A source said the duo realised they were “young when they married” and now Lucie’s focus has changed. Speaking to The Sun, an insider said: “She has been busy focusing on pursuing her career on the West End stage and travelling the globe, they’re moving on with their lives. Lucie’s in a really good place and has already moved on and met someone else and has loved performing at Glastonbury.”
They added: “Ethan is no longer in showbusiness and their lives were headed in different directions.”
Meanwhile, she later told the publication in November of her new relationship: “It wasn’t an easy decision to be together when we knew each other before.” She added: “We chose to do this together, and it was informed, and it was purposeful to be together. We had to make those decisions together. So we’re going to bloody enjoy it now.
“And now that we are where we are in terms of, like, we are now boyfriend and girlfriend, we are moving forward together, I feel zero shame about that.” Lucie was a favourite when she appeared on The X Factor in 2009 and has remained in the spotlight ever since. She represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017 and also has appeared in a string of West End shows.
