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Aitch has publicly announced that one of the major reasons he is participating in I’m A Celebrity is so that he can raise awareness of Down’s Syndrome for his sister Gracie

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I’m A Celeb’s Aitch may be one of the UK’s biggest rap stars, but behind the Brit Award wins, hit singles and sold-out shows, the Manchester-born artist is kept grounded by his little sister.

Harrison Armstrong, 25, has often credited his siblings and parents for helping him to stay level while becoming successful. When asked who his personal heroes are during this year’s Pride of Britain judging day, the Baby hitmaker revealed that his twin sisters, Hattie and Gracie, hold that title.

He shared: “Hard question this, because if I say my dad my mum’s gonna be fuming, and if I say my mum my dad’s gonna be fuming. So I’m going to say my sisters actually. Both my sisters, the twins, Hattie and Gracie.

“Gracie is my hero because she’s just an absolute soldier. Just what she’s been through, and all that. She just lights up every room she walks in. So she’s my hero.

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“Hattie, she’s just like, I thought I was the superstar in my family but she’s going to be the superstar in the family. She’s just the one. She also brightens up the room in a different way. Even how well she’s handled Gracie’s situation, them two are my heroes, even though they do me head in sometimes they’re my heroes.”

Aitch’s bond with Gracie, who has Down’s syndrome, has been a big part of both his personal life and career. In 2022, he released My G featuring Ed Sheeran as a touching tribute to his sister.

The track’s profits went to the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA), which Aitch is now an ambassador for. The song’s video opened with a heartfelt message: “This song is dedicated to Gracie Armstrong. You have the biggest heart in the world! Don’t change for no one. Love you kid x.”

Earlier this year, the rapper even decided to climb up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the charity. In a video he posted to Instagram, Aitch told fans: “Quick message. Just want to say big up everyone that donated for the DSA for the Kilimanjaro climb. We’re leaving in the morning to go to Tanzania in Africa.

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“It’s gonna take us six days to climb the mountain. Hopefully we get to the top, raise the flag. We’ve raised over 120 grand – well you lot have raised over 120 grand, so thank you very much.”

He captioned the post: “My sister Gracie lights everyone’s world up every time she meets someone and people like her deserve equal opportunities just like me and you. So I’ll be offline for a lil bit while me and the team go smash this mountain’s head in.”

Now, as Aitch prepares to enter the I’m A Celebrity jungle, he has revealed that his main motivation is to raise even more awareness for people like Gracie.

“On an Aitch level, I feel like I have got this calling to raise awareness for Down syndrome and I feel that’s the perfect place,” he said. “My sister, Gracie loves it. She will be sitting there cheering me on every time she sees me on the telly.”

Angry Ginge’s mum Michelle opens up to the Mirror about her pride over her son going into I’m a Celebrity as she shares details of their last emotional call in Australia

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I’m A Celeb star Angry Ginge’s mum has spoken of her pride about her boy going into the Jungle – as she revealed how he’d been watching old episodes of SAS: Who Dares Wins to prepare. The 24-year-old social media star – who is the bookie’s favourite to win – told his mum of his novel methods to psych himself up during a phone call while Down Under.

The celebs have their phones confiscated as soon as they land in Australia. But Ginge, whose real name is Morgan, was given special permission to call his mum Michelle on Friday for his birthday. She told the Mirror: “Morgan managed to ring me via the producer’s phone because he was allowed a quick phone call for his birthday, and he sounded absolutely buzzing.

“He told me he’s been watching SAS to get himself mentally ready for the jungle, which is so him.” He was particularly enthused by the rule change this year that means all the celebs will be doing their fair share of Bushtucker trials. “He was laughing and saying it’s the best birthday present he could’ve asked for,” she says.

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Ginge is incredibly close to his mum, who raised him and his sister on a council estate in Salford, Greater Manchester, on just £12.5k a year. It was in his bedroom that he first started live-streaming himself playing football video games, under the username Angryginge13.

At first, Michelle was left baffled by what he was up to as he streamed for up to 10 hours a day. But she has since watched amazed as he amassed more than five million followers across his social media accounts.

Ginge told the Mirror this week of his mum: “At first it was probably a bit confusing for her, because it’s quite a new thing. But she understands it all now. She loves it and she even watches me now.” Such is his success that he has acquired a string of celeb friends, including Wayne and Coleen Rooney, darts legend Luke Littler and Spurs ace James Maddison, with whom he collaborates on videos.

His nan has also grown to appreciate what he does, too – even joining him on some live streams. And Michelle said her son’s first thought upon speaking was to ask how his nan and sister were doing. She added: “I made sure he knows his family and friends all send their love, and that everyone back home is right behind him. He sounded happy, grounded and genuinely excited for what’s ahead.”

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Michellle admitted she grew emotional when it came to the moment he had to say goodbye, as she won’t see him for three weeks. She is set to fly over to meet him on the famous bridge afterwards, but it will be the longest they’ve been apart.

“I told him that if I’d actually seen him in person, I think I would’ve cried, although I did well up when I said goodbye on the phone,” she says. “ I told him ‘I love you’ and he said ‘love you too,’ and honestly, my throat just went.

“It was one of those proper lump-in-the-throat moments.” But she said that Ginge was already telling her that she wouldn’t be able to hack the early starts when she gets to Australia. Those meeting their loved ones on the bridge have to go to camp every morning for the start of the evictions. He was laughing at the fact I’ll have to get up at 5am when I’m out there, proper typical Morgan humour,” she says.

Michelle said that Ginge, who last went on holiday in 2018 for his uncle’s wedding, was making the most of his final days of luxury before three weeks of camp life. She said: “He also told me he’d discovered an indoor swimming pool and a sauna in the hotel, which he was absolutely made up about. He said it felt like a little hidden bonus somewhere he could properly chill out before everything kicks off in the jungle. He was laughing that it was the last bit of luxury he’d get before heading into camp.”

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She said her son was a big softie at heart and particularly enjoyed a trip to a koala sanctuary. “He said it was unbelievable he was grinning ear to ear telling me about the animals,” she says.

“You could hear the excitement in his voice; it was like a big kid living his dream getting that close to the animals.” Ginge has previously told how his upbringing made people relate to him more. He said: “’I think it’s gone down well because people can relate that I’ve come from the same place they’ve come from.

‘I’ve come from a council estate and I know what they go through and have been through and can bond with them and get to know them more on a personal level.’ He still lives in Manchester but last year was able to buy his own home.

He previously rented a ‘s***hole’ apartment with no shower and peeling wallpaper for £350 a month in order to save up for a deposit. Speaking to the Mirror in the days before going into the jungle, he admitted he was “nervous” about meeting the rest of the cast as he doesn’t consider himself a celebrity.

He said: “I’ve never classed myself as a celebrity. So going up and meeting other people that actually are celebrities, that’s quite nerve-wracking in itself. I’ve got a feeling I might get a little bit of imposter syndrome, and then hopefully it eases off the longer we’re in there.”

Martin Kemp has instructed his son Roman, who has himself competed in I’m A Celebrity, to be the one who decides whether or not to pull the plug if he ever ends up in intensive care

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Martin Kemp had a candid conversation with his family about how he wants them to deal with his palliative care when the time comes ahead of heading into the Australian jungle for I’m A Celebrity.

The Spandau Ballet legend, who became a household name in the 1980s before going on to star in The Krays and EastEnders, opened up about the subject on his joint podcast FFS, My Dad Is Martin Kemp, with his son Roman, 32. During the deeply personal episode, which aired in February, the 64-year-old shared that he’s already made his end-of-life wishes clear.

Martin said he’d prefer Roman, rather than his daughter Harley, 35, to make decisions about what actions doctors should take if he is critically ill, explaining: “Because you’re a man,” before adding that Harley is “more emotional”.

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He went on: “You can block things out more easily.” When Roman asked if that sounded sexist, Martin clarified: “It’s not whether you’re a man or a woman, it’s who you are as a personality.”

The True hitmaker said that even if his wife Shirlie Kemp was involved in the potentially painful medical scenario, he would still want Roman to have the final say. He added: “When it comes to pulling the plug on someone… giving the doctor the wink and saying ‘that’s enough,’ you’ll know.”

The pair also touched on the subject of organ donation, and Martin admitted that while he supports the idea, he is unable to donate his own. “I had hepatitis back in the day,” he said, explaining that contracting Hepatitis A, “once you’ve had any form of [hepatitis], I don’t think you can do organ donation.”

Roman echoed his father’s praise for organ donation, chiming in: “Giving your brain up so some trainee doctor can learn how to save someone else’s life is a great thing.”

Although the pair were discussing a heavy topic, Martin seemed to reflect on the prospect of his life ending quite calmly. He stated: “Once you’re dead, you’re dead. You don’t know anything that’s going on. When I’m gone, and I’m looking back at my body, I’ll think ‘I had a f*****g great time.’”

The star also remembers coming face-to-face with his own mortality after being diagnosed with two brain tumours in the 1990s.

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He shared: “When I was 34 and I went through that brain tumour stuff, I was practically resigned to the fact that I was going to die, but I was quite happy with my lot. Every year that I live, every month that I’m alive is like a bonus.”

Now the singer-turned-actor is taking on another challenge — the Australian jungle. Martin revealed that he has been leaning on Roman for advice before I’m A Celebrity begins, as his son has already been through the whole process in 2019 and came in third place.

Martin shared: “He said don’t take it seriously, just enjoy it. Which I think is the best advice you can get.” The soap star is joining a star-studded cast which includes Kelly Brook and YouTuber Angry Ginge.

He has admitted that while he is nervous about getting up close and personal with bugs in the challenges, the real test will be missing his loved ones. He said: “It’s an adventure. But I’ll miss my family the most.”

Former Coronation Street star Colson Smith cut a happy glow as he walked arm in arm with his girlfriend to co-star Lucy Fallon’s 30th birthday

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As his character Craig Tinker, Colson Smith was never lucky in love while living in Weatherfield. But it looks as though life does not imitate art as the actor, 27, was full of joy as he walked arm in arm with his girlfriend to attend former co-star Lucy Fallon’s 30th birthday.

The actor, who also appeared on a series of Celebrity Big Brother after leaving Coronation Street earlier this year, appeared in good spirits as he was spotted by waiting photographers, heading to the party, held in Manchester.

According to The Sun, Colson has been dating Taylor Gunn, who works as a make-up artist, for close to two years. But the couple only decided to go public when he was in the final of Celebrity Big Brother, last year.

At the time, the publication reported that they thought it best to keep their romance quiet to avoid the glare of the showbiz spotlight. A close friend said at the time: “Colson and Taylor are really happy together. He is a private person, but it felt like the right time to share the romance.”

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They added: ” The pair mix in the same circles and are said to have met while out. Taylor is a make-up artist but also a wedding and events coordinator at Manchester Hall, where the Corrie cast often hosts parties.”

And while Colson was in the throws of happiness with Taylor, it seems Lucy had not only her birthday to celebrate but also her engagement.

The mum of two recently revealed that her partner Ryan Ledson has proposed. Taking to social media, Lucy told her followers: “Ending the birthday weekend with my best friend as a fiancé!!!! I can’t wait to marry you.”

And in good spirits, Colson jumped straight in to her comment section and wrote: “Delighted to be best man and maid of honour.” Colson joined Coronation Street back in 2011 but was shockingly axed from the ITV soap earlier this year.

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He took to social media and wrote: “Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker’s time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025. I’ve loved every single second of my 14 year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world. I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street.”

He continued: “I’ve learned pretty much everything about life from the people who call it home. I’m excited to play out the exit story for our Craigy. For me, this is the end of the beginning. I genuinely can’t wait to see what chapter two has in store for me.”

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David and Victoria Beckham’s youngest son, Cruz, has had his driving licence revoked just two years after passing his test, as he was caught speeding in a 20mph zone

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Cruz Beckham has lost his driving licence just two years after passing his test, according to reports. The 20-year-old was caught speeding on two occasions, including one in a 20 mph zone.

David and Victoria Beckham’s youngest son is said to have racked up six points for his speeding offences. One such speeding offence is thought to have taken place on 2 September, as at the time, Cruz took to Instagram to share that he’d “just got done for doing 24 in a 20”.

He is reportedly “gutted” that his licence has been revoked so soon after getting it, and he will now have to reapply for a provisional licence and pass bot the theory and practical driving tests to be allowed on the roads again.

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A source told the Mail: “Cruz is gutted about it. It was a couple of speeding tickets which are so easy to come by these days with 20mph zones. It’s infuriating but he seems to have accepted it and taken it on the chin.”

According to the DVLA, if a driver gets six or more penalty points within two years of passing their test, their licence is immediately revoked and made void.

This will be especially devastating for Cruz, who is thought to be a car fanatic, much like his father. David Beckham has been accused of speeding as well.

In 2018, he was almost prosecuted for going 59mph in a 4-mph zone, but his lawyer was able to fight the allegation on a technicality. Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman, nicknamed Mr Loophole, successfully argued the speeding notice arrived one day too late. As such, the former footballer did not face prosecution.

The lawyer also helped David overturn an eight-month driving ban in 1999. David was initially banned for eight months and issued a fine of £800 after driving 76mph in a 50mph zone, but his lawyer argued there were special circumstances as his client was trying shirk paparazzi.

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Cruz’s brother Brooklyn has also sparked concern over dangerous driving after he posted a video on social media of himself speeding through LA on a motorbike without a helmet. Viewers urged him to drive in more protective clothing, warning that “a few likes on Instagram is not worth getting killed for”.

Brooklyn and Cruz don’t appear to be on speaking terms at the minute, as the elder Beckham is embroiled in a feud with his family. He is thought to be open to ending the animosity but only if his parents publicly apologise to him and his wife, Nicola Peltz.

A source told The Mail: “There is an obvious first step which would be a public acknowledgement [by David and Victoria] of what they did, and an apology. It cannot be a performative thing. There is no realistic chance of a reconciliation without that happening first.”

The Mirror has contacted Cruz’s representatives for comment.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! sees stars face some gruelling challenges – but one contestant might be accustomed to the odd strange dare following a supermarket stunt in 2012…

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This year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is hours away from launching – with this year’s selection of celebrities already in the jungle following their first few days in camp.

As fans of the ITV series prepare to settle into their sofas many will be excited to learn about the stars on this year’s show. Many fans will know actress Shona McGarty from her role as Whitney Dean in EastEnders. It’s been over a year since she left the soap and since then the star has been rising in popularity on social media and has even been launching her own music career.

However, what some fans might not know about the star is she was once banned from an Asda supermarket after taking part in a bizarre dare. In 2012, the star was ordered to leave Asda in Watford, with her and her then-boyfriend Matt Lapinskas, after they were spotted throwing food around.

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It was also claimed the Whitney Dean actress had been “suggestively smearing” herself with yoghurt and they were escorted from the store by security and told not to return unless their behaviour improved.

A witness told The Sun at the time: “It was disgusting. The man was opening up pots and looked as if he was throwing it around. Then the girl started to smear it over herself in a suggestive manner.

“I had my kids aged ten and nine with me and they certainly don’t need to see that in the shopping aisles of Asda.”

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While a spokeswoman for Asda said at the time: “This isn’t us being Albert squares. As with any customer found to be causing a ruckus in our stores, we politely asked the culprits to leave so they didn’t offend other shoppers.”

Since the supermarket incident Shona and Hollyoaks star Matt split. Meanwhile, more recently the actress suffered heartache following her split from her guitarist fiancé David Bracken, following their engagement in July 2024.

Shona hasn’t confirmed her split from David publicly, but she is noticeably without an engagement ring in recent snaps of the star, including photos of her announcing she’s heading into the jungle. Her jungle appearance was confirmed in a candid video compilation of her build-up to heading into the jungle on her Instagram page.

The caption, written by a close on now managing her social media, read: “Anxiety and depression told her ‘no’ before… This time, she said YES. We wanted to share this beautiful moment saying our goodbyes to Shona before she heads into the jungle.

“Shona has always been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression, battles that once held her back. But this time, she’s won by saying yes to one of the biggest challenges of her life. Yes to the jungle. Yes to herself. “This is a journey for Shona to truly discover who she is and she’s living proof that you can rise above fear and take back your power.

“To anyone fighting their own mental health battles, Shona is your reminder that you can do it too. One brave step at a time.”