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Helen Flanagan’s rocky relationship with Scott Sinclair as she blows up over nativity row

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Former Coronation Street star, Helen Flanagan, lashed out at her ex, Scott Sinclair, on Tuesday on social media as she branded him ‘ a piece of s**t ‘ for reportedly missing their son’s school play

It’s been a rocky road for parents-of-three, Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair, who called time on their relationship in 2022.

The former Coronation Street actress, 35, and football star, 36, who co-parent their three kids, Matilda, Charlie and Delilah, were once splashed all over magazine covers, gushing over their fairy tale romance. However, since they split, it’s become more of a nightmare, culminating in Helen this week branding her ex a ‘piece of s**t’, after he reportedly missed their son’s nativity play.

So, as we wait for a response from Scott as the dust settles between the pair, here’s a look at their rocky relationship over the years after Helen admitted that the former couple do love each other, but ‘ don’t like each other at all… ‘

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‘ We don’t like each other at all ‘

A year after welcoming their third child and moving into a new house in Cheshire, Helen shocked fans with the news that she and Scott had split after hitting a ‘ rough patch’.

After finally calling it quits after a number of reconciliations, she spoke to Charlotte Dawson on her podcast last year and insisted that she and Scott did love each other, but ‘ didn’t like each other at all’.

Lifting the lid on their rocky relationship, Helen said: “I still love him very much, I care about him deeply, but we don’t like each other. We don’t like each other at all, we don’t get on. I do know that Scott – he’d never admit it – cares about me too and he does love me”.

She added: The last time I saw him, I thought it was quite funny, I was taking the p*** out of him because he had a bucket hat on. I think he was trying not to laugh. “

‘ Break-ups are sad ‘

Opening up about her relationship with The Sun earlier this year, the Rosie Webster star spoke of her sadness over the split, saying:” Break-ups are so sad, and if you can deal with it in a way where you’re on good terms, it’s better for your mental health and 100% better for the kids. “

However, it’s not always peace and love for Helen and Scott – who is notoriously private about his former relationship – as the actress admitted that the pair do continue to clash with one another.

Claiming their families still get on, despite the pair still telling each other to ‘ f*** off ‘ she continued:” Don’t get me wrong, sometimes we still end up telling each other to f**k off! However, we’ve managed to keep things quite nice and we’ve been fair to each other. It’s helped that our families get on and I have a good relationship with his mum. “

‘ We’re happier apart ‘

Despite still caring for one another and getting on with Scott’s mum, Helen talked about how she finally pulled the plug on the relationship with the footballer after struggling to make it work.

” Me and Scott really loved each other, but we were always quietly breaking up and then getting back together, so it had been a long time coming, “she said earlier this year.

Admitting they were happier apart, she concluded:” In the end, it was me who decided. I’ll always be sad it didn’t work out and we still have love for each other, but we’re happier apart. “

Helen fumes at Scott

Helen was left raging on Tuesday evening and let her feelings about her former fiancé known – as she labelled him a piece of s**t on her Instagram.

Scott shared an array of snaps from his weekend at the Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi, which included views of the race course, drinks with friends and a sizeable yacht. He captioned the post:” What a weekend-Abu Dhabi F1″.

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However, accusing her ex of missing their son’s nativity play at school, Helen snapped:” You really are a piece of s*** @scotty_sinclair how dare you not turn up to Charlie’s nativity”. She followed the dig with a picture of her and Charlie and said he was the ‘ best boy’.

The Mirror has contacted Scott’s representatives for comment and a response to Helen’s claims.

Rob Reiner’s daughter Romy ‘told mum had been murdered by paramedic’

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Rob Reiner’s daughter, Romy, discovered her father at home just hours after he and his wife had been brutally murdered – but she had no idea her mother was also dead

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Rob Reiner’s daughter had no idea her mum had also been murdered. The Hollywood director and his wife, Michele, were found murdered at their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, this weekend.

The couple had their throats slit by a relative. Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, has since been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after the deaths of his parents. It’s claimed that Nick and his father became engaged in a heated argument on Saturday night while attending a Christmas party hosted by Conan O’Brien.

On Sunday, Rob and Michele had planned to have a massage at their mansion. But when the masseuse rang the bell, they received no answer, leading them to knock on the door several times. After still getting no answer, Romy, 28, who lived across the road from her parents, visited the property with a roommate to check on her parents.

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Now, reports have emerged sharing the devastating outcome of Romy’s concerns for her parents. After entering the property, Romy discovered her dad and instantly fled the scene. Her roommate called for the emergency services while Romy also contacted her dad’s friend, Billy Crystal.

But Romy is said to have had no idea that her mum had also been brutally murdered. The New York Times reported that Romy only discovered her mum had been killed when police and paramedics arrived on the scene, and she was then informed of the devastating news.

Nick, however, was not located at the property when the emergency services responded to calls at around 3: 40pm local time on Sunday. He is believed to have checked into the Pierside Santa Monica at 4am, and staff reportedly discovered the shower “full of blood”, as well as a trail leading from his bed and bedsheets. His parents were discovered less than 11 hours later by their daughter, Romy, at 3: 30pm.

And now, Nick, who has been charged with the murders of his parents, faces life behind bars. On Tuesday, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced two counts of first-degree murder against Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents.

The charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Hochman said no decision has been made if prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

Hochman said: “I’m here to announce that our office will be filing charges against Nick Reiner accused of killing his parents. These charges will be two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders. He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife.

” These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. No decision at this point has been made with the respect to the death penalty. Nick Reiner is being held without bail. I want to announce these are just charges. Charges are not evidence. Evidence is something that will be presenting in a court of law. “

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell explained that shortly after arriving on the scene over the weekend, officers from the Robbery Homicide Division and Homicide Special Section instantly launched an investigation. Police then gathered evidence which has resulted in the arrest of the couple’s son Nick Reiner, McDonnell said. He was taken into custody that night.

McDonnell added:” This case is heartbreaking and deeply personal, not only for the Reiner family and their loved ones, but for our entire city. We extend our deepest condolences to all of those who are affected by this tragedy. “

While Nick was previously detained on $4million bail, this has since been revoked. He is expected to make his first in-person appearance at court later today, having not been medically cleared to attend on Tuesday.

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Will Nick Reiner face the death penalty? Everything we know

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Will Nick Reiner face the death penalty? Everything we know – The Mirror

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Rob and Michele Reiner’s son Nick has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and faces years behind bars. But could he face the death penalty for the crimes?

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Everything to know about Nick Reiner’s charges and whether he faces the death penalty

  • Rob and Michele Reiner’s son, Nick, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The 32-year-old was arrested on Sunday at 21:15 local time in Los Angeles and officially booked the following morning. He is accused of murdering his parents, who were found dead at their home in the Brentwood area. Both Rob and Michele had their throats slit.
  • He has been remanded in custody since his arrest. On Tuesday, Nick was officially charged but was not given medical clearance to appear in court. He’s expected to make his first in-person appearance later today. But reports claim that he is now under the “supervision of the jail mental evaluation team” at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Downtown Los Angeles.
  • On Tuesday, Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that Nick had been formally charged. He said: “I’m here to announce that our office will be filing charges against Nick Reiner accused of killing his parents. These charges will be two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders. He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife.”
  • The charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. Along with the two counts of first-degree murder, prosecutors added special circumstances of multiple murders and a special allegation that the defendant used a dangerous weapon, a knife. The additions could mean a greater sentence.
  • However, no decision has yet been made in respect of the death penalty. In the past year, there have been 46 executions in the United States, with a further two planned for this year. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his support for the death penalty. But, no prisoners in California have been executed since Clarence Ray Allen was given the lethal injection on January 17, 2006. Nathan Hochman explained that he would be willing to allow prosecutors to seek capital punishment. He did, however, say that these would be “exceedingly rare cases”.
  • Nick is believed to have checked into the Pierside Santa Monica at around 4am after leaving a party, where he had argued with his father. Staff discovered that the shower was “full of blood” and there was a trail leading from his bed, with bedsheets also covering the windows. Nick and Michele’s dead bodies were discovered less than 11 hours later by their daughter, Romy, at 3:30pm on Sunday. He did not resist when he was arrested hours later in the Exposition Park area near the University of Southern California, about 14 miles (22.5 kilometres) from the crime scene, police said.
  • READ THE FULL STORY HERE: Rob Reiner’s son Nick charged with brutal murder of parents
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Diamante blazer that’s ‘perfect for Christmas’ and New Year’s Eve is now down from £75 to £25

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If you’re looking to add some sparkle to your wardrobe, this diamante blazer would be the perfect addition for Christmas and NYE parties and it’s now on sale

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As Christmas draws ever nearer, injecting some glitz into your wardrobe becomes absolutely crucial. Whether you’re after something rather understated, or fancy diving headfirst into the sequin world, Roman has plenty of choices that you can browse.

This Black Revere Collared Diamante Jacket was originally priced at £75 but has been slashed down to just £25 in the pre-Christmas sale (prices correct at time of publication). It’s currently up for grabs in sizes 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 22 and 24, so you can snap it up for your next festive occasion.

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Featuring a revered collar, the Black Diamante Jacket comes in dazzling diamante fabric and would look great paired with denim to give some extra oomph to a minimalist outfit. Complete with front flap pockets, this machine-washable blazer is hailed as ‘perfect for the autumn and winter season’.

Roman’s website says about the Black Diamante Jacket: “Elevate your outfit with a touch of glamour in this stunning diamante fabric jacket. The revere collar adds a sophisticated touch, while the shimmering fabric catches the light beautifully. Fully lined for comfort, this jacket features elegant self-covered buttons and a chic pocket with flap detail. Pair with tailored and heels for a stylish look that will turn heads this Autumn/Winter season!”

Meanwhile at Next this Silver Sequin Ruched Sleeve Blazer is just £58. It’s designed to ‘add sparkle’ to your clothing collection and is great for all those festive occasions you have coming up, reports the Liverpool Echo.

For those who prefer their festive outfits to come in gold, Amazon’s Women’s Sequin Sparkle Lightweight Short Sleeve Cardigan is going for £22.99. Looking back at the Roman reviews for the Black Revere Collared Diamante Jacket, one delighted shopper gushed: “Looks fab on and good quality, great for a Christmas dinner or any dinner!”

A second review declared: “Beautiful jacket, excellent quality. It has a beautiful bling to it that is nice and subtle and it’s excellent quality. I’m normally a size 14 but the 12 fit me nicely”.

A third fan raved: “Great jacket at a great price, very stylish and comfortable.”

A fourth customer praised: “Lovely jacket, true to size, same as picture, excellent value, good quality, would definately recomend. Perfect amount of sparkle.”

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Nevertheless, one buyer expressed some concerns about the garment, writing in their review: “It’s a lovely jacket, but I had to shorten the sleeves and add another button and buttonhole to make it hang properly.”

Gabby Logan takes swipe at Anton Du Beke over Strictly Come Dancing stint

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Gabby Logan couldn’t resist making the cheeky remark about Anton Du Beke as she and her husband, Kenny Logan, reflected on their time on Strictly Come Dancing

Gabby Logan has playfully taken aim at former Strictly Come Dancing professional, turned judge, Anton Du Beke. The BBC presenter appeared on the programme with her dance partner James Jordan back in 2007.

Simultaneously, Gabby’s husband Kenny Logan also participated in the competition alongside James’ wife and fellow professional dancer, Ola Jordan.

During a recent podcast appearance together, the pair were questioned about their Strictly experience and Gabby couldn’t help but make a cheeky dig at Anton.

Throughout his 16-year stint as a competitor, the 59-year-old had limited success with his celebrity partners – something he frequently jokes about himself.

Appearing on the Stick to Rugby podcast, the married duo were asked about programmes they had both featured on, including Strictly and the game show Mr and Mrs.

When questioned about who performed better on the dancing show, Kenny swiftly responded: “Look at the history books.”

Gabby, 52, became the fourth celebrity eliminated from the series, while Kenny secured fifth place.

Looking back on their appearance, the presenter remarked: “Kenny went on a journey,” to which he playfully interjected: “‘I got voted out after week two’, that was her journey.”

In response, Gabby quipped: “Put it this way, if he could’ve danced with Anton Du Beke he would’ve been that person.”

Fighting back, Kenny jested: “Stick to what you’re good at sweetheart.”

In her memoir The First Half, published in 2022, the presenter admitted she was reduced to tears when the judges decided to save Rod Stewart’s wife, Penny Lancaster, instead of her.

Speaking about her feelings to The Times, she revealed: “It was a harsh lesson, learning that sometimes not everyone likes you. You realise the parts of your personality that you thought were attributes as a sportswoman are not valued.

“I was told I was being too competitive, whereas I was thinking, ‘I thought that was good. That’s what I did in sport – and it worked – and that’s what my husband is doing’.

“I actually reckon there was a societal shift between that show in 2007 and 2012. At the 2012 Olympics we started to appreciate tough, competitive women.

“We made heroes of them. But in 2007 I wasn’t playing the game expected of a woman.”

During 2023, Anton appeared alongside Gabby on her The Mid.Point podcast. Throughout the episode, they reflected on their Strictly experiences and the so-called show curse.

The phrase “curse” is commonly referenced when describing celebrity or professional relationships that have crumbled during or immediately following their stint on the programme.

Gabby admitted that, for her part, she found it “weird” to be so up-close to another male who wasn’t Kenny, though didn’t believe the “curse” existed.

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“I think if you go on Strictly and you want romance, you might find some,” she shared.

“If you go on Strictly and you’re in a good relationship and you don’t want romance, you’re not going to get any. There’s no curse.

Dawn O’Porter reveals bum tattoo she got for Hollywood star husband Chris O’Dowd

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Celebrity MasterChef star, Dawn O’Porter and Hollywood actor, Chris O’Dowd, got married in 2012 after the actor told his wife-to-be he loved her in a kebab shop

Dawn O’Porter has revealed the cheeky tattoo she got for her husband, Chris O’Dowd, after he told her he loved her for the first time.

The Celebrity MasterChef star, 46, tied the knot with Hollywood actor, Chris, also 46, in 2012 in a three-day wedding fest after he told the TV presenter she was the one for him in a kebab shop called Munchies.

Paying tribute to the milestone moment, Dawn had the name of the fast food joint tattooed on her bottom – which proudly displays the word ‘Munchies’ to this day. She revealed the sweet tribute – which she got a week before her wedding – as she whipped up a kebab, complete with marinated chicken, pineapple, bread, and garlic sauce on Tuesday night’s episode of Celebrity MasterChef.

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While making her “happy food”, the star – who has reached the final three stage of the BBC cooking show – told hosts John Torode, 60, and 52-year-old Grace Dent: “Delicious food is delicious food. I’m dedicating this to my husband Chris, who first told me he loved me in a kebab shop.

“We sat in there and ate this kebab and drank champagne out of a blue plastic bag, and it obviously changed my life.

“For Chris’ wedding present, I got a tattoo of the name Munchies on my bottom because that was the name of the shop. So I got it done a week before the wedding, and I had to hide it the whole week.”

John and Grace were stunned by the revelation from Dawn – who decided against taking Chris’ full Irish surname, and instead got an ‘O’ before her maiden name. Dawn also got a small ‘O’ inked onto her right hand as a tribute to the letter in the Bridesmaids star’s surname.

After her kebab was cooked, John complimented Dawn on the “fantastic” meat and “fluffy” bread, and Grace declared it “fabulous”. Following the hosts’ feedback, Dawn said: “I think Chris will have loved all that. I think he’ll feel very well represented and loved.”

The Scottish star, who shares two kids with Chris, has now bagged a place in the final after singer, Alfie Boe, left on Tuesday. Alfie was eliminated from the show – meaning either Dawn, retired rugby player Alun Wyn Jones, 40, or RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 5 winner Ginger Johnson, 37, will be crowned this series’ winner.

After his exit was confirmed, Alfie said: “This has been quite precious. These moments in life that come about are really special. I’m happy to be going home as a Celebrity MasterChef finalist.”

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The tenor left the show after underwhelming the judges with his “eggy” Belgian Le Miserable cake – which boasted ginger and cinnamon poached apricots – which was a tribute to his dad, Alfred, who died in 1997.