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Former glamour model Katie Price has sent her fans into a tizzy after unveiling a dramatic new hair makeover, with confused admirers mistaking her for none other than Jesy Nelson

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Katie Price has unveiled a dramatic new look and fans can’t quite believe their eyes as they have mistaken her for another huge popstar.

The former glamour model, 47, is no stranger to changing up her appearance, having gone under the knife dozens of times to achieve her desired look. However, the mum-of-five’s latest look is her most dramatic one yet as stunned fans have mistaken her for former Little Mix singer, Jesy Nelson.

It appears that Katie has ditched her signature jet black locks for a voluminous curly brown hair-do. However, it’s not Katie’s permanent new look, as the new hair-do is actually a custom-made wig, but fans have gushed over the transformative new look insisting that it’s her best one yet.

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Celebrity hairstylist Dominic Ackah-Amihere is the genius behind Katie’s incredible makeover as the talented hair-master took to Instagram on Friday to unveil the star’s bold new look. Shedding light on the process, the hairstylist told his followers in the caption: “We had 3 minutes to throw this on and conceal 26 inches of hair.”

The post has garnered quite the reaction from social media users who have flocked to gush over Katie’s new look. Meanwhile, others mistook her for Boyz hitmaker, Jesy Nelson, 34. “OMG, I genuinely thought this was a picture of Jesy Nelson,” one wrote.

“Wow Katie actually looks incredible. She’s always had curly hair and it’s nice to see that she’s embracing that again,” another wrote. “I did not think that was Katie at first glance,” someone else said.

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Katie’s transformation comes after her latest bombshell revelation after she admitted that she once shared a kiss with not one, but three Hollywood and huge music stars. Among the names was American rap sensation Eminem. Katie reportedly name dropped the 8 Mile star during a question and answer session on stage.

During her ongoing tour with celebrity pal Kerry Katona, she was asked about any celebrity kisses she has shared, with the interviewer questioned: “Three celebrities you’ve kissed?” Katie is said to have rapidly responded: “Jamie Foxx, Eminem and Simon Cowell.”

According to The Sun, the quick answer left the audience gasping. While she didn’t give away any further details, the pair met in 2001. At the time, she was best known as Jordan and went to the star’s private party.

He was also in the UK performing at the Brit Awards in the same year. He took home the gong for Best International Male at the ceremony.

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Katie had previously opened up about her alleged escapades with music mogul Simon in her biography. She described the pair meeting at a Comedy Awards ceremony and said she was single at the time.

She wrote: “I’d had a lot to drink and he invited me back to his place. I got undressed and we got into bed together. His bedclothes were all white.

“He had a really hairy chest and I got this real sense of being with a man for the first time. He was the oldest person I had been in bed with.”

She claimed that while she stayed the night the pair didn’t have sex. And she also said he got her a car home in the morning.

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Although the writing has been written on the wall for some time, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s Strictly Come Dancing exit shocked the showbiz industry.

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Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are waltzing away from Strictly Come Dancing in a bid to “go out at the top” and before anymore scandals around the show surface.

In a decision that stunned fans the pair put out a video confirming they would quit when the current run comes to an end, with the final episode on screen together going out on Christmas Day.

The pair’s apex, who always had a pact to leave together at the same time, was previously reported to the top show executives a few weeks ago, but their video on social media misled many of the Strictly cast and crew. Insiders claimed that Tess and Claudia have been having private conversations about leaving.

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Tess and Claudia wanted to rise to the top, a source said, “while the show is still huge, and shortly after they received MBEs. Midway through the series, it becomes a bit of a swansong and doesn’t distract the viewer from the winner.

“Claudia is right at her career peak with The Traitors and other TV offers flooding in. Tess has been hosting the show for more than two decades and like that idea of more weekends with her family and her friends.

They considered it was the right time to stop because the recent scandals surrounding the show have also had a slight impact on the ratings and there may be more.

According to a source close to the duo, “they always said they would go together when they felt right, and it just feels right this year.”

A video was posted on social media by the pair letting people know they were leaving.

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The pair said in a statement that Strictly was a “dream come true because of our work as a duo.”

We were always going to leave together, but now it seems appropriate to do so.

“We will have the greatest rest of this amazing series and we just want to say an enormous thank you to the BBC and to every single person who works on the show. They’re the most brilliant team and we’ll miss them every day.

When we say the final “keep dancing,” we will cry, but we will keep saying it to one another. Just possibly while eating some pizza while wearing tracksuit bottoms at home.

It’s very difficult to express what Strictly has meant to me in words, Winkleman said in another statement. The best relationship I’ve ever had has been.

I’ve always believed that leaving a party before you’re ready to go is wise, and I’m looking forward to seeing how Strictly fared. Tess, I’m so lucky that I got to sit right next to you. I love you because you’re funny, kind, smart, and a true friend.

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Tess began hosting the program in 2004, working with late Bruce Forsyth, who remained a presenter until he resigned in 2014.

In 2004, Claudia began presenting its spin-off program It Takes Two while also joining the Strictly team.

Before the pair began presenting the main program ten years ago, she continued to co-present the Sunday night results show alongside Daly in 2010.

In response to Claudia’s post, Judge Motsi Mabuse responded, “Going to miss you so much.” You are a model and inspiration. Still shocked, but full of love and best wishes for you.

They state that new judges will be announced “in due course” in a BBC statement.

Early names in the frame included Zoe Ball, Rylan Clark, Alan Carr, Alison Hammond, Holly Willoughby and Anton Du Beke.

Former It Takes Two host and contestant from 2005, Zoe Ball responded to the news by saying: “Absolute class act. Ladies, thank you. “Huge love”

Another former It Takes Two host, broadcaster Rylan Clark, claimed it was his “biggest pleasure” working with the “pair of icons.”

The BBC also confirmed Tess and Claudia will leave Strictly Come Dancing at the end of the current series and their last appearance together on screen will be on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special which will air on Christmas Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The BBC’s Chief Content Officer, Kate Phillips, stated, “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Tess and Claudia’s decision to bid farewell to the Strictly ballroom is the end of an era.” They have both been incredible hosts, and their enthusiasm and commitment have gone above and beyond. They have contributed significantly to Strictly’s success over the past 20 years, but I am aware of why they have decided it’s time to give up the glitter ball and take their weekends off. They are fab-u-lous presenters, and they are fab-u-lous friends to me and so many others at the BBC, as Craig would put it. We will miss you a lot, so thank you Tess and Claud for everything.

Other backstage actors and crew members allegedly found the news surprising.

We are going to miss Tess and Claudia, said Suzy Lamb, managing director of BBC Studios’ entertainment division. Tess brought class, poise, and a sincere passion for the show that persisted throughout. And it was only in 2014 that Claudia’s charm and razor-sharp wit made it possible for us to join It Takes Two, cementing a relationship that has kept our audience interested ever since. We’ll miss Tess and Claudia dearly, but they’re also going to be our friends because they’re Strictly production family, and we’re happy to see them.

The band Soft Cell confirmed that Dave Ball, the guitarist behind the hit band, passed away at the age of 66.

Electronic musician, a well-known member of the pop duo Soft Cell, passed away on Wednesday after just one day of recording his final album with Soft Cell. Marc Almond, Dave’s bandmate, paid tribute to Tainted Love, Say Hello, and Wave Goodbye.

Almond, 68, said: “Dave was in such a great place emotionally, so it’s difficult to write this, let alone process it.” We literally completed the album a few days ago, and he was so focused and delighted with it.

It’s so sad that he had hoped that his year would be so positive, and I take comfort in knowing that he had heard the finished record and thought it was a fantastic piece of work. The music by Dave is now better than ever.

“His tunes and hooks are still unmistakably Soft Cell, but he always elevated it.” He had a fantastic musical genius, and we have been traveling together for almost 50 years.

We were two belligerent art students who wanted to do things our way, even if it was the wrong way in the beginning. Although we never really understood mistakes as they were, we were naive and made them.

“The adventure was just part of it,” he said. Dave and I used to be a little chalk and cheese, but maybe that’s why our chemistry worked so well.

Almond continued, “There was always that warmth and chemistry whenever we came back together after a long break.” Our combined songwriting had a strong voice because of a deep bond of mutual respect.

We shared a love of music, movies, and humor, and we laughed a lot. Dave had a wealth of wonderful and unexpected musical references and shelves full of books.

I’m very proud of our legacy because he was Soft Cell’s heart and soul.

Almond added that “His music and memory will always be beloved by Soft Cell fans,” and that Almond will always be remembered. Someone will enjoy a Soft Cell song at any given time in the world.

“Thank you, Dave, for making music that you gave me and for being a huge part of my life. Without you, I wouldn’t be where I am right now.

Dave and Marc performed their final live performance just weeks before his passing, and it is now his final one. At the Rewind Festival in Henley-on-Thames, the duo performed.

After the pair met at Leeds Polytechnic, where Dave had been studying art, Dave and Marc met and formed Soft Cell. The duo began in the 1970s and lasted until 1984. They were most well-known for hits like Gloria Jones’ Tainted Love, Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, and Torch.

A number of pop synth duos, including Pet Shop Boys, Yazoo, and Eurythmics, were born out of their music.

In Strict Tempo, Dave’s solo album, was released while with the band. Additionally, Ball collaborated with artists like Pet Shop Boys, David Bowie, and Kylie Minogue as a producer, songwriter, and remixer.

As another contestant calls the celebs the “worst faithfuls ever,” Ruth Codd has criticised the informal “hierarchy” she encountered on Celebrity Traitors and shared off-camera issues.

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Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd has hit out at the “hierarchy” between the celebs who appeared on the hit BBC show. Opening up about the issues she faced off-camera, Ruth shared an insight into what it was like to be on the show and how being a “strong woman” made her feel “lonely”.

Ruth was a fan favourite on the show. Her no-nonsense attitude was beloved by fans but ultimately led to her being killed after she raised suspicions about Jonathan Ross.

The actress has spoken out about what it was like to work on the show and the “hierarchy” that she believes played a role in her exit since leaving.

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According to her, “there was probably an unspoken hierarchy in there, and that put some people at a disadvantage because I haven’t worked in the industry for a very long,” she told The Times.

Being a strong woman can sometimes be lonely because you come across as aggressive and difficult. I don’t believe I’m one of those. I’ll just say what I want to.

Her comments sparked a huge debate online as to whether there was a divide behind the scenes on the Celebrity Traitors. Some argued that Paloma Faith, Tom Daley and Clare Balding were all killed off as well, so being a household name wasn’t necessarily protection on the show.

One person said, “Paloma, Tom, and Clare were taken out so that makes no sense. Other people also claimed that her actions on the program were to blame, saying she “made herself a threat” by attacking Jonathan Ross.

However, others pointed out that this itself may be a sign of the hierarchy. “She’s spitting tbf,” one fan wrote. “No one would dare look at Stephen Fry or Jonathan Ross.”

Others noted that, of all the contestants on the show, only three were in their 20s and comparatively at the start of their careers – Ruth, Niko Omilana and Cat Burns. Of those three, Ruth was the third to be murdered and Niko was the first to be banished, leaving just Cat in the game.

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Cat continues to exist, but it could be that the hierarchy is keeping her since she appears to be “flying under the radar.” One fan responded, “I thought the same. It’s the reason why people didn’t listen to The Two Joes and Ruth when she was there. And perhaps that’s why Cat is flitting under the radar. Another once remarked, “She’s spot on. Niko experienced the same fate.

Niko, one of the show’s “worst faithfuls ever,” said he had his own opinions on the program. Niko said in a statement on his Instagram accounts, “Oh, it’s Niko, you are a YouTuber, you are gone, you untrustworthy scum.”

That roundtable is the most intense thing I’ve ever seen in my life, according to one of the things you guys didn’t notice. And they must cut it down for TV and cut it shorter, of course, but there were some people who were “mad about me.”

The Mirror contacted the BBC for comment.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have been married for almost 20 years and have two daughters together – here’s a look inside the Strictly Come Dancing host’s life in Buckinghamshire

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Tess Daly has spent 21 years on our screens as the co-host of Strictly Come Dancing — but the star leads a life many dream of in the leafy British countryside.

Tess announced her departure from BBC’s flagship show with an emotional video and statement, which she shared on her social media accounts. She said she was “proud to have played a small part in something that continues to mean so much to so many” after 21 “unforgettable” years.

The TV personality, who is married to fellow presenter Vernon Kay, leads a more low-key life in her Buckinghamshire hometown. The couple are the proud owners of a lavish six-bedroom property in Beaconsfield, a town often labelled one of the most desirable to live in the UK.

They frequently give fans glimpses into their luxurious abode via social media, and have been spotted by locals enjoying strolls and shopping trips around the town.

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Tess and Vernon are in good company, with a host of other celebrities calling Buckinghamshire home. The pair swapped the hustle and bustle of London for the tranquillity of country life more than two decades ago, seeking a lifestyle closer to their Northern roots.

They have even been known to visit local attractions such as Bekonscot Model Village and Railway. And who can blame them for indulging in a bit of retail therapy, given Beaconsfield’s impressive shopping offerings?

Their sprawling residence boasts grounds large enough to keep horses, including paddocks for Tess ‘ two Shetland ponies, Honey and Willow. The property also features a spacious conservatory kitchen, a private swimming pool, and a home gym.

The couple are clearly nature lovers, frequently making the most of their expansive gardens. Whether it’s a romantic summer evening on garden furniture or tending to their own vegetable patch, Tess often showcases their impressive outdoor space on Instagram.

It would be a shame not to utilise their portable dining dome adorned with fairy lights, after all. They are not afraid to get their hands dirty when the British weather turns out to be unimpressive.

Tess and Vernon have shared photos of themselves and their two daughters renovating their home in a bit of DIY. Another favorite pastime is curling up on the couch for some TV time. Being a well-known presenter doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good TV show.

Sir David Beckham has shared a look back at a major family decision, as he revealed how his wife, Victoria, struggled to hide her emotions

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Former Manchester United star Sir David Beckham has lifted the lid on a major life decision, admitting that it led his wife, Victoria, to “burst out crying”.

Over the years, Sir David has cemented his position as one of the biggest footballing talents the country has ever produced, but he has now revealed how Victoria wasn’t best pleased after he made a major move following the end of his playing career.

Looking back to when he first broke the news to Victoria that he was planning to restore derelict barns into a new family home, he told Country Life magazine: “To begin with, Victoria wasn’t over the moon about it, as we’d only just done up our house in Holland Park, so how I feel about the countryside started earlier than it did with my family”.

However, as plans went ahead to convert the dilapidated Oxfordshire barns, the former England international recalled the desperate rush to put the finishing touches on their new home before his wife and kids saw it for the first time: “I can still remember the morning when Victoria and the children were all due to arrive to see the refurbished barns for the first time. It was still a complete mess”.

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And, despite Victoria’s initial concerns about moving into the new property, he revealed how Victoria broke down in tears, as she finally stepped foot in the property: “Then I waited at the front door with a glass of wine for Victoria to arrive. And, the moment she walked in, she burst out crying because she couldn’t believe how perfect it was”.

Besides his newly renovated Oxfordshire barns, Sir David and Victoria have also raised their family of six at their stunning Grade II-listed Holland Park mansion, a property in Miami, as well as a penthouse in Miami’s One Thousand Museum building.

Away from sharing an insight into his family life, David is best known for his playing days where he managed to stack up over 250 appearances for Manchester United, as well as going on to play for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

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He also totted up an impressive 117 caps at international level, as well as scoring 17 goals.

However, after hanging up his boots in 2013, he has shown little-sign of slowing down. In the decade since his retirement, he has worked with countless brands.

The likes of Adidas, Hugo Boss and Stella Artois have featured the 50-year-old in their campaigns, meanwhile he still keeps a keen interest in football, with him co-owning Salford City Football Club and Inter Miami in the US.

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His other accomplishments include receiving the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum in Davos for his work as an ambassador for UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund).