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The reality TV star and wife of the pop singer behind Sky Sports’ iconic Super Sunday theme tune has tragically passed away at the age of 52. Lisa Knapp, a mother-of-two who gained fame on the original version of Survivor, died suddenly on Wednesday (8 October) due to a ruptured aorta.

She was married to Swedish pop-rock singer Andreas Johnson, known for his international hit ‘Glorious’ in 1999, which later became the main theme for Super Sunday during the early 2000s as part of Sky’s Premier League coverage.

Her heartbroken family released a statement saying: “Lisa’s aorta ruptured, and her life could not be saved.

“She had an underlying connective tissue disorder that she knew carried a risk, but no one could have foreseen when or how it would affect her.

According to the attending doctor, it was not triggered by any external factors. There was nothing she or we could have done differently.”, reports the Daily Star.

Lisa was diagnosed with the rare condition in 2012 and spoke to local media about her experience: “I wrote my farewell letters then. It was really critical – I was in intensive care over Christmas and New Year.

“It was a tough period, but when I came out and realised that I was still alive and could live a normal life, even if I had to take medication, you start to appreciate things in life in a different way.”

Lisa shot to fame overnight in 1999 after appearing on Swedish reality programme Expedition Robinson – the original version of Survivor, according to NeedToKnow.

She once remembered: “I couldn’t step outside after eight in the evening. My friends had to act as a shield and form a circle around me if we went out to a bar.”

The track Glorious also appeared in commercials for Vauxhall, Volvo and Nutella.

The pair shared daughter Ella and son Tim.

In a heartfelt tribute, the family said: “Our beloved mother, wife and best friend. She always put others before herself, lived intensely, loved deeply and gave more than most.”

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Boyzone star Stephen Gately died at the age of 33 at his holiday home in Majorca due to an undiagnosed heart condition

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Ronan Keating has paid tribute to late Boyzone star Stephen Gately 16 years after his death in a sweet post shared on social media. Stephen died when he was 33 at his holiday home in Majorca.

It was found that the star had an undiagnosed heart condition which caused his death. On the anniversary of his death, Ronan shared a tribute for the singer who he used to perform with alongside fellow bandmates Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham.

Ronan shared a throwback snap with his friend on his Instagram page. In the caption, he wrote: “Years are passing fast. Miss you my friend my brother my Wing man.

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“I’m sure you are laughing at the fact we have decided to approach this next chapter. Kills me to do it alone. But I know you are there. X.”

Keith Duffy also shared his own tribute along with the other stars from the height of the band’s fame in the 1990s. He penned: “16 years an Angel Remembering our brother Steo today, forever in our hearts, voices, and every song we sing. 1976–2009.”

Stephen died of natural causes at the age of 33 on October 10 2009 at his holiday home in Majorca. At an inquest into his death, officials told the court that the singer suffered a pulmonary oedema or a build up of fluid in the lungs, which ultimately results in respiratory failure.

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After Stephen died, the group continued as they released a farewell album called Thank You & Goodnight in 2018. It was recently announced by the band that they would be reuniting once again for a UK show.

They will perform One For The Road: Live At Emirates Stadium in London on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 and it will feature a tribute for Stephen.

Boyzone recently released a tell-all documentary called Boyzone: No Matter What on Sky. In a statement, they said: “We’ve been truly blown away and humbled by the response to the documentary this year.

“The love we’ve felt from fans all over the world has inspired us to create the ultimate experience together, headlining our own stadium show. The four of us can’t wait to stand together again and enjoy One For The Road.”

Tickets for the London shows have set fans back £150 for front standing. With booking fees, the price goes up to £168.75. The cheapest comes in at £60, or £67.50 with booking fees, for upper tier seats.

Boyzone first broke up in 2000, as their members went on to pursue solo careers, before reuniting in 2007.

They performed their Thank You And Goodnight farewell tour between 2018 and 2019 and have not returned to the stage since.

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Marc Jacobs’ iconic Daisy perfume is ‘fruity and floral’ and usually priced at £102, but you can now get your hands on it for just £51 in a limited time beauty sale

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When it comes to perfumes, few are quite as iconic as Marc Jacobs Daisy range. The fragrance line has expanded well beyond its original Daisy perfume, and every new iteration just keeps getting more and more popular.

One that’s proved a hit with shoppers is the Daisy Love Eau So Sweet Eau de Toilette , with the 100ml bottle usually priced at £102 on LookFantastic. However the beauty retailers site is currently running a major sale that has it slashed by 50%, bringing it down to just £51.

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There’s no word on how long the discount will last for, so you might want to check out quickly before it ends. The Daisy Love Eau So Sweet has fruity and floral notes, with top notes of white raspberries and heart notes of daisy tree petals (very apt for the fragrance). The base notes are sugar musks, making it a sweet, feminine and warm scent that’s perfect for every season.

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Just like all of Marc Jacobs’ Daisy perfumes it comes in in a rounded bottle with a statement cap embellished in oversized flowers. The Daisy Love Eau So Sweet is clearly one of shoppers’ top picks from the Daisy range, racking up a 4.8 star rating on LookFantastic.

One reviewer said: “Can never go wrong with any Marc Jacobs. All bottles are stunning and all fragrances are delicate, sweet and feminine. Always pleased with these perfumes.”

Another agreed: “This is a beautiful fragrance. It’s long lasting and you don’t need to use much per wear. I will say that it is super sweet so if this isn’t your thing maybe pass. I personally adore it.”

Some were less thrilled with their purchase of the Daisy Love Eau So Sweet , writing: “This perfume is a lovely scent, however it is exactly as it says on the bottle.. It is a very sweet scent. Beautiful bottle with a large daisy for the lid but this can take up a lot of space. It is a long lasting scent therefore it doesn’t require a lot when put on.”

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A different reviewer wrote: “It’s the only Marc jacobs that I like. The scent is clean and florals but doesn’t last very long. I got it 50% off but I would not buy it at full price! The bottle is super cute though.”

However others absolutely loved the scent, and disagreed about its longevity, saying: “Lasts all day, I’ve had so many compliments wearing this. Lovely floral scent, would definitely buy again!!”

Someone else agreed: “This perfume lasts all day and evening without having to reapply, so it lasts ages. I always get comments when wearing”

For other scents that maybe lean a little more fruity than sweet, Kayali’s Eden Sparkling Lychee Eau de Parfum is a great alternative that you can pick up for £73 for 50ml. You could also pick up a more affordable option with Phlur’s Vanilla Nectar Body Mist which is just £28 for 88.7ml.

Comedian Alan Carr poked fun at his fellow Celebrity Traitors star as he shared a video to Instagram where he taunted Paloma Faith over her ‘murder’ on the hit reality show

Alan Carr took aim at Paloma Faith as he made a cheeky reference to her “murder” in a new video.

Alan took to social media to poke fun at the singer after killing her off on Celebrity Traitors, despite fans being left gobsmacked by the decision. Posting on Instagram, Alan shared a video where he was seen washing up a bowl and taking his rubbish out while wearing a khaki anorak pulled up over his head and carrying a water bottle.

Alan added the soundtrack of Paloma’s hit Only Love Can Hurt Like This to the video as he mocked her and whispered to the camera “I think there’s something on your face.” Alan captioned the post writing, “It’s not just the bins I’m taking out tonight. Traitor mode activated.”

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Fans then flocked to comment on the post as they showed their support for the comedian. One wrote, “Alan you are the best thing to happen to TV this year. I had tears rolling down my face with laughter!”

A second said, “2 episodes in and it’s amazing!!!!! I really hope they don’t catch you out because you’re so funny!” A third shared, “I can’t stop laughing, Alan, you are so unserious and I flipping love it.”

A fourth commented, “I can’t believe you killed Paloma. You are so naughty and I love it.” A fifth posted, “Eeee you’re so funny in this….you can’t keep a straight face.”

Fans of Celebrity Traitors were bewildered by Alan’s decision to ‘murder’ best pal, Paloma, on the second episode of the much-loved series. Alan and fellow traitors Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns were told they had to commit their first murder in plain sight.

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It was then revealed that they must touch the face of the Faithful they want to murder, with them deciding Alan was the most unsuspecting for the job. Viewers watched on in shock as he touched the face of singer Paloma, who was left gutted with her early departure.

However, she didn’t learn of her fate straight away as her ‘slow death’ meant she had to ‘attend her own funeral’ as an iconic challenge returned.

At the beginning of the year, months before the celebrities filmed for the BBC One series, Alan opened up about how Paloma nearly ‘killed’ him after she served a lamb dish at his home.

Alan shared the experience during an appearance on her Mad, Sad and Bad podcast. A clip shared on Instagram teased, “I gave @chattyman @ adele and her dog food poisoning and will never live it down.”

Alan said, “You keep mentioning food poisoning. Are we going to mention when you nearly killed me? […] And you nearly killed Adele’s dog.” Paloma replied, “I know we make a joke of it but I did feel bad for ages about that.”

Ant Middleton’s furious rant at UK military leaders has reportedly led to the Ministry of Defence taking rare legal action against the former SAS: Who Dares Wins star

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Ant Middleton has taken to social media to launch a furious rant at the military top brass who are suing him for allegedly spilling special forces secrets.

The Ministry of Defence are said to be taking legal action against the former soldier and SAS: Who Dares Wins star for breach of contract. This is understood to be a rare course of action and relates to a series of social media posts Middleton uploaded about his time in the Special Forces.

In a message posted to X, Middleton wrote: “An organisation so secretive that can’t keep a secret! I smell cow s***. It’s been compromised for a while now. Sad but true! I’ll sort this s*** out soon enough!”

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A source told The Sun that none of this is connected to his time as chief instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins. Military chiefs have lodged papers at the High Court, in a case listed as Ministry of Defence vs Middleton and filed under ‘Contract – Part 7 Claim – Breach of Contract’.

“Special Forced contracts were changed some years ago to include a non-disclosure clause,” the source said. “This is an extremely rare move for the MoD to take.

“The action doesn’t relate to his TV appearances or books or work as an honorary cadet Captain. It is focused on a series of social media posts about the Special Forces.”

The MoD introduced a confidentiality agreement to their contracts in 1996, after two former soldiers, Andy McNab and Chris Ryan, released books that detailed a mission behind enemy lines that went wrong in Iraq.

The confidentiality agreement was designed to prevent the publication of any more accounts of undercover missions without the permission of senior officers.

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A lot of Middleton’s social media posts are political. He has been clear about his intention to become the next mayor of London. He wrote on social media last week: “I will not rest until I am in a position of power/influence to implement drastic safety and security measures to ensure that our children can thrive free from dangerous groups and individuals. I will make Great Britain safe again! I’m working on solutions as we speak…”

In another he wrote: “I will prioritise Christian culture and identity above any other culture. Christianity must be predominant and celebrated over anything else in the whole country. It must take centre pride.

“Fit into our umbrella, and you will see that these boundaries are fair and they have worked for the last 1,000 to 2,000 years! The reason it’s not working right now is because the British cultural umbrella is close to collapse!”

The Mirror contacted his reps for comment.

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Some of 2025’s best jewellery advent calendars have already launched and can save you hundreds of pounds on accessories for the festive season; here’s are our 6 favourites to shop

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Whilst beauty fanatics have a whole host of different beauty advent calendars to choose from every year, fashion lovers often have a little less to pick from. However this year has already seen more jewellery advent calendars than ever launched, and they’re perfect for building up an impressive accessory collection throughout the festive season.

From gold to silver, luxury to more affordable, there’s so many to choose from it can be hard to know where to start. So we’ve picked six of our favourite ones to shop this year, and they’re all available now.

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Sif Jakobs Essenza Advent Calendar – £268

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Sif Jakobs has launched a new range of jewellery advent calendars for 2025, and for the first time ever you can get the Essenza Advent Calendar. The £268 calendar contains either 18k gold plated or rhodium plated 925 sterling silver pieces, which have been handpicked by Sif Jakobs. Unlike traditional advent calendars with 24 doors, there are only four drawers on this one, designed to be revealed each Sunday in the lead up to Christmas Day.

Coeur de Lion Advent Calendar Spikes Trinity – £225 (was £265)

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If you want to create a beautiful and cohesive jewellery set rather than opening random pieces, Coeur de Lion’s advent calendar is the one for you. Another one with just four doors, each week you’ll open up a new addition to your set until you reach Christmas Day, when you’ll be left with a complete set featuring a necklace, bracelet and two pairs of earrings.

Estella Bartlett Advent Calendar – £195

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Available in both gold and silver, the Estella Bartlett advent calendar is an absolute joy for jewellery lovers. With 12 different pieces to open, there’s designs that’ll suit everyone’s style from chunky chains and beaded necklaces to statement earrings. You’ll even get £30 gift voucher included in your calendar, so you can redeem it against anything else you want from the website, or use it as a gift for someone else.

24 Days of Accessorize Christmas Advent Calendar – £45

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The perfect pick for anyone on a tight budget, Accessorize’s 24 day advent calendar is packed with all kinds of sparkly additions to your Christmas outfits. Worth £96, there’s bracelets, necklaces, earrings and hair accessories behind each door, with designs that’ll suit everyone’s style.

Bohomoon 2025 Advent Calendar – £149

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Bohomoon is known for its ultra-affordable and designer-inspired jewellery, and this year’s advent calendar is no exception. Despite being worth £350 it’s priced at just £149, and includes a carefully chosen collection of accessories that’ll bring some sparkle to your festive countdown.

As well as some of Bohomoon’s best sellers, it’s also got four unreleased, exclusive items, with the box itself transforming into a handy jewellery box that’s lined with velvet to store all your new pieces in.

Astrid & Miyu 24 Day Advent Calendar – £695

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A firm favourite amongst celebs, Astrid & Miyu’s jewellery has been spotted on everyone from Kate Middleton to Holly Willoughby, and now the brand has launched a whole range of jewellery advent calendars . Although they range from £345 for a 12 day one to £1350 solid gold calendar, our favourite from the range is the 24 Day one.

It’s a splurge at £695, but it contains a huge £1655 worth of pieces, plus a £50 voucher to spend online and in-store and a box that doubles as an elegant jewellery box.