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Inside The Traitors’ Stephen Libby life with actor boyfriend and famous friends

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There has been speculation that Traitor Stephen Libby might be dating one of the Faithfuls, but his social profiles show he is in a relationship with actor and artist Daniel Quirke

The new season of The Traitors has been full of twists and turns, with secret links and unexpected connections unveiled among players.

So far, psychologist Ellie Buckley has revealed that personal trainer Ross Garshong is actually her boyfriend, and recruiter Roxy Wilson shared the revelation that child liaison officer Judy Wilson is her mum. Ross’s old friendship with fellow contestant Netty Osterberg also came to light when the show began, which has left many fans wondering whether there are more hidden connections among the cast.

Traitor and series two star Paul Gorton has said the fact that there is a family tree in the castle could mean that “everyone is connected” by either friendship or family, and some people speculated that traitor Stephen Libby might be dating either creative director Matthew Hyndman or sweet shop assistant Reece Ward. However, photos on social media have revealed that 32-year-old Stephen is actually dating actor and artist Daniel Quirke.

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Before the first episode of The Traitors debuted on New Year’s Day, Daniel took to X to confirm Stephen was on the show, writing: “Breaking my Twitter hiatus to post this. My amazing partner Stephen took a little trip to the Highlands. Tune in tonight for #TheTraitors at 8pm on @BBC.”

The pair’s social media profiles showcase their love for travelling and for aesthetic things – as Daniel regularly shares his paintings, which were recently shown during a solo exhibition in Soho, London. On his own profile, Stephen, who is currently the only traitor alongside Rachel Duffy, after Fiona Hughes was banished, often shares their trips to destinations including Vietnam, Japan and South Africa.

It’s unclear when the pair’s romance began, but their posts featuring each other go as far back as 2022. Stephen and Daniel have seen several fans comment on their posts since the BBC show began, with many begging the Traitors star to share more details of the outfits he has been wearing on the show.

Stephen, who lives in London but is from one of Scotland’s most remote Islands, the Isle of Lewis, is also believed to have some famous friends. The revelation emerged after he posted a video showing his friends’ reaction during a watch party when he was chosen as a traitor.

The group were seen screaming and clapping when Stephen was tapped on the shoulder by Claudia Winkleman. One woman next to Stephen could be heard screaming “oh my god” while holding her hand to her chest.

While the video, posted on TikTok, shows a joyous moment between family and friends, many viewers couldn’t help but notice a celebrity sitting in the crowd of people. Stand-up comedian, writer and actress Lou Sanders could be seen covering her eyes when Stephen is first picked as a traitor before clapping.

Since beginning her career in comedy, she has appeared regularly on panel shows, performed on Live at the Apollo and won the eighth series of Taskmaster in 2019. More recently she appeared on Last One Laughing UK with Jimmy Carr, Bob Mortimer and Harriet Kemsley. One person commented under the video: “Why is Lou Sanders there please?” While another said: “What’s the relation to Lou Sanders?”

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Love Island’s Indiyah Polack says ‘I made a mistake’ amid ‘cheating’ on Dami Hope

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Love Island’s Indiyah Polack has finally addressed claims that she cheated on her ex Dami Hope after a video of hrt kissing her Inside co-star Marlon Lundgren Garcia went viral

Love Island’s Indiyah Polack has broken her silence over claims that she cheated on her ex Dami Hope after a video of her kissing a co-star went viral. It comes after a spokesperson for Dami, 29, announced on New Year’s Day that the couple were no longer together “due to a breach of trust”.

Earlier this weekend, a clip came to light of Indiyah, 27, appearing to kiss her Inside co-star Marlon Lundgren Garcia while at London hotspot Duck and Waffle. Now, Indiyah has addressed the claims and video, taking to her Instagram story with a statement.

“I am aware of the video that has been shared online,” she wrote. “I made a mistake and take full responsibility for my actions. I understand the hurt this has caused. I won’t be commenting further.”

In the video, which has been shared on social media, Indiyah is seen holding Marlon’s face as they passionately smooch, with the ex Love Islander looking shocked as they pulled away. TikTok influencer Bouncer, who filmed the video, claimed that the pair were “openly kissing, touching and giggling” in the East London restaurant.

He said: “She’s at the table with [Marlon] and they’re getting close, giggling, you get me? Touching, kissing, in a public case, you get me?” She is believed to have met social media star Marlon while filming Netflix’s Inside at the end of last year.

The Swedish-American influencer, 24, is a Twitch streamer and basketball player who boasts over four million followers on Instagram and almost two million on Twitch. Addressing the video himself, Marlon said during a recent live stream: “I don’t know why I’m addressing this at all. I’m just being honest with you.

“Someone recorded me kissing a girl … 24 year old man. Single at the time. Not talking to nobody.” He added: “That she was fake? F**k no, she wasn’t fake. That’s my private life though. It’s that simple.”

Indiyah and Dami met on the 2022 series of Love Island, ending the show in third place after a tumultuous time in the villa.

At the end of last year, Dami shared a series of images from the year, however Indiyah did not feature in any of them. “Applauding out 2025. A year full of memories, milestones, losses, and growth you can’t always explain out loud,” he wrote.

“I’ve hit goals I once only dreamed about, yet I still catch myself asking, ‘Why don’t I feel content?’ Maybe it’s because every goal I reach becomes the starting point for something bigger. Not everything ends clean, but it ends clear. 2026 is about peace, progress, motion, and exercising my free will daily.”

Earlier this month, it emerged that the couple had parted ways. Dami recently released a statement, claiming there had been a breach of trust in their relationship.

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A representative for Dami said: “The relationship ended due to a breach of trust and they are no longer together.” Meanwhile, a source told the Daily Mail: “Indiyah and Dami have sadly decided to part ways after three years together. It’s been a difficult time for them both, they built their lives together, and no one expected their relationship to end so suddenly.

“They have no plans to enter the Love Island: All Stars villa. Indiyah is focused on co-hosting the podcast, while Dami isn’t interested, knowing it would be an unforgivable level of disrespect.”

Call the Midwife’s Judy Parfitt admits ‘it’s been horrendous on occasion’

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Call the Midwife’s Sister Monica Joan has opened up about filming new episode of the BBC drama aged 90

Call the Midwife icon Judy Parfitt has opened up about new scenes at 90 years old as the drama prepares to take a break.

The beloved actress has portrayed Sister Monica Joan on the BBC period drama since its television debut in January 2012. The nun is popular among the residents of Nonnatus House and the wider Poplar community thanks to her quirky personality, love of cake, and empathy for those most in need of her advice.

Sister Monica Joan has dedicated her life to religious service, but her calling in life was met with outrage from her family. Leading a life as a nun meant she was never accepted among her loved ones, but thankfully, she found peace among the nuns and nurses of Nonnatus House.

The new season of Call the Midwife, commencing on Sunday (January 11), ushers in 1971. The fresh era delves into the effects of the Women’s Liberation movement, premature births, cancer diagnoses, and various other subjects.

As the period drama journeys into the 1970s, a 16th series has been confirmed. Additionally, a prequel set in Poplar during World War II, focusing on the early days of Nonnatus House, is in the works.

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A spin-off film set in 1972 abroad will also be aired, as the regular series of Call the Midwife makes way for the prequel and movie.

Judy has reflected on filming the latest episodes of Call the Midwife after celebrating her 90th birthday in November, and it is challenging, partly due to the circumstances, along with storylines, and partly because of the kind of actress she is.

“I have to be a character and inhabit them,” Judy told the Radio Times. “I can’t act any other way. I can’t sort of be external and watch myself.

“In these episodes, I’m playing scenes that there’s no way I can leave behind. It’s been horrendous, on occasion. For an actor, a vivid imagination is wonderful to have – and hell to live with.”

Just also revealed she was taught by nuns and is happy with her character’s disposition on the show, Judy added: “I’ve always wanted to play a nun because I was educated by nuns, and I loved Monica Joan’s character.

“The way she was written as quirky and offbeat was a joy; she spoke in a different way from everybody else, which is hell to learn.”

Throughout the Call the Midwife festive special, broadcast on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, some of the storyline shifted from Nonnatus House as catastrophe befell the order’s Hong Kong outpost.

Sister Monica Joan remained in London to assist the skeleton crew in maintaining essential services, with the character anticipated to feature in forthcoming episodes for series 15.

You can read Judy Parfitt’s complete interview with the Radio Times here.

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Josie Gibson reveals how she lost 5 stone in 3 months without weight loss jabs

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This Morning star Josie Gibson has revealed how she lost an incredible five stone – and it’s not by using jabs, which aid weight loss or by having surgery

This Morning star Josie Gibson has revealed the secret behind her incredible five stone weight loss, dismissing claims she has used weight loss injections or had a gastric bypass. Big Brother winner Josie embarked on a ‘1970s diet’ challenge this year – one of the methods she used to slim down and change her body.

On Channel 5’s The 1970s Diet: Could it Work for You? Josie explores stripped back eating, cutting portion sizes and sugar intake, and focusing on foods such as boiled potatoes, liver, spam, pork, beans, and Angel Delight. As well as her retro diet, 40-year-old Josie took up intermittent fasting for three days a week, and a simple gym routine, plus extras like disco-dancing classes.

The mum-of-one was recently diagnosed with lipedema, which causes disproportionate fat build-up. She has been open about her weight issues, having swung between a size 8 and 20 over the years. In her book, The Josie Gibson Diet, Josie revealed she lost almost five stone (68lbs) in six months by cutting out sugar.

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In a recent Instagram post, Josie hit back at claims she’d had medication or surgery to drop weight. She wrote: “I didn’t get a gastric bypass; I got off my big a**e, moved more, ate less and educated myself on what I was stuffing into my body.”

Speaking previously to the Mirror, Josie explained the logic behind the 1970s diet – with only about 10 percent of British people classed as obese during that era. She said: “I was surprised by that. I think of the 1970s and I think of madeira cake, trifles, angel delight… it doesn’t scream healthy – not to me!”

Although she was handed a plan by a nutritionist, Josie was shocked to see what was on the menu, worrying she would fail the challenge to drop the pounds. She said: “There were a lot of carbs on the menu. I thought looking at the diet, I’d definitely put on weight.”

On the show, she had her weight and body fat recorded, and was shocked to find she was 16 stones and had 48 percent body fat. She added: “If I’m taking on this experiment, then I’m showing it all, that’s the experiment. If you don’t show the experiment, what’s the point?”

To reach her new weight, Josie has also been hitting the gym, focusing on whole foods and prioritising protein in her diet. She recently shared a video on Instagram, showing her incorporating weights into her fitness routine.

A recent post saw her hitting the gym as she revealed to her fans she had been diagnosed with lipedema. It was captioned: “Hope this inspires someone out there…not that I think I’m an inspiration…Im just one of those who is constantly fighting my genetics. I was diagnosed with lipodema last year which I always knew anyway.

“So the fight is real as my body retains fat unlike a normal body should. I have not shared because I thought it looked pretty obvious anyway. I have been working out more and here is a circuit I completed at the @anantaramaikhao gym..I would love to build a gym like this. Gyms can be intimidating sometimes but we are all there for the same reason and I love getting stuck into my own little circuits.”

Josie was also previously forced to deny claims she’d had a gastric bypass after she revealed her incredible weight loss. Writing on social media, she shared: “I didn’t get a gastric bypass; I got off my big a**e, moved more, ate less and educated myself on what I was stuffing into my body.”

The star also followed MuscleFood’s Do The Unthinkable plan, which included portioned, macro-counted meals and workout plans. She added that the plan included a day off a week, writing: “Now on that one day off, I had one cheat meal.

“I didn’t go crazy and drink 10 bottles of wine and binge all day on food and chocolate and all the naughty things I haven’t been having. I just had my one cheat and that was it. So if you’ve got that one day off, don’t undo all your hard work. Just have your one cheat meal and enjoy it. Don’t have a binge.”

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Katie Price and JJ Slater’s relationship history amid reports of bitter split

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Katie Price and JJ Slater’s relationship history amid reports of bitter split – The Mirror

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Katie Price and JJ Slater’s relationship has been drama-fuelled from the moment it started through to its current reported end, with doubts raised as to whether she ever even liked him

What you need to know about Katie Price and JJ Slater’s relationship

  • Katie Price and JJ Slater shocked fans when they started dating in late 2023 – with their romance sparking an immediate feud with a reality star. In early January 2026, however, it seemed that mum-of-five Katie, 47, and Married At First Sight star JJ, 32, had split.
  • When Katie and JJ first began dating, he was fresh from a break-up – having been in a romance with model and fellow MAFS star Ella Morgan, 32. While it is not believed there was a crossover for JJ, Ella did take issue with Katie in public, stating she had broken ‘the girl code’ by getting involved with her ex without consulting her first.
  • Fans of Katie were quick to raise their eyebrows as he romance with JJ heated up, as she was moving on from a relationship with Love Island star Carl Woods, which lasted from 2021 until 2022. Katie was also married to reality star Kieran Hayler. She had other flings with younger men, including Kris Boyson in 2019. However, Katie and JJ appeared to prove doubters wrong as they enjoyed holidays abroad together, as well as multiple date nights and red carpet events.
  • The relationship strengthened as JJ was welcomed into Katie’s home life, and he has spent time with her five children, which include 23-year-old Harvey, 20-year-old Junior Andre, 18-year-old Princess Andre, and the youngest children Jett, 11, and Bunny, 10.
  • Katie and JJ went public with plans to have a child together, with plans to welcome a child via IVF. Opening up on the We Need To Talk podcast last year, Katie confessed: “I have got donor eggs, I got them last year. You don’t see the picture, but they go on how I look, like the dark hair, the green eyes, Spanish… because I’ve got like Italian/Spanish in me. And then because I’m not afraid to have a baby on my own, before I met JJ I was quite happy. I found a sperm donor from America, from black origin.”
  • In the same podcast, Katie did, however, hint she was not happy with JJ, admitting she had never felt comfortable in a relationship before, and added: “JJ, he’s the most kind, genuine, easy-going, chilled person. But do I feel my happiest and do I feel free? No. It’s not a reflection on him, maybe that’s what I need to change for myself.”
  • Eight months later, however, reports suggested the couple had split. The Daily Mail reported in January 2026: “Katie has had doubts for some time about whether JJ is husband material, but she hoped those concerns would fade. Instead, her fears only grew, and she’s now accepted the relationship will not end with her walking down the aisle for a fourth time. JJ was left disappointed and has already packed his bags and moved back to his home in Essex.”
  • But two days later, Katie threw doubt on the reports as she shared a video update for fans – featuring JJ. The YouTube video showed the OnlyFans star sharing her plans for 2026, with JJ featuring in shot prominently. However, the footage was recorded in December 2026, casting confusion on the state of their relationship. The Mirror has previously approached Katie and JJ for comment.

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Jennifer Lopez, Kate Beckinsale and Paul Mescal among celebs at Golden Globes pre-parties

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The Golden Globes are known as Hollywood’s booziest bash, and to mark the occasion, several A-list celebrities have been seen attending pre-parties this weekend

The Golden Globes kick off in a matter of hours, with Hollywood celebrities set to find out if they have won any awards during the ceremony.

The event, which comes amid political tension and industrywide uncertainty, will be hosted by Nikki Glaser, who said the event has always tried to put pomp over politics. As a comic known for her roast appearances, Nikki has promised to go after A-listers in her second time hosting.

The Golden Globes kick off at 8pm EST (1am UK time) on CBS while streaming live for Paramount+ premium subscribers. E!’s red carpet coverage begins at 6pm EST (11pm UK time). The event won’t be streamed or watched on UK channels.

But ahead of the ceremony, a number of pre-parties have been organised – and celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Kate Beckinsale and Paul Mescal have been spotted attending them. JLo and Canary Black star Kate, as well as Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, were seen at the Vanity Fair party.

Among those attending the BAFTA Tea Party were Adolescence actor Stephen Graham, Gwyneth Paltrow, Amiee Lou Wood, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson, Erin Doherty, Kristen Stewart and Mark Hamill. A third event, the 2026 Annual Movies for Grownups Awards, was attended by the likes of Gladiator star Paul, George Clooney, Sharon Stone, Jessie Buckley and Alan Cumming last night.