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Katie Price is said to have split from JJ Slater and though she has said she doesn’t need a man, friends are reportedly not going to be surprised when she’s in a new relationship

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Despite telling her podcast listeners that she “doesn’t need a man”, Katie Price’s family are reportedly concerned she’s about to “throw herself deep into another relationship”, which a source predicts will only last three seconds.

Katie is thought to have split from her boyfriend JJ Slater. Though Katie shot down reports that she and the Married At First Sight star broke up in December, recent comments on her podcast made many think the relationship was over.

Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast, The Katie Price Show, the star explained how years ago she was “afraid of being on my own” but that was no longer the case. Not mentioning JJ, she said: “Years ago, I was always afraid of being on my own. I always felt I needed someone. How I am now, I always say, I don’t need a man. If I want a man, it’s because I want them. I don’t need a man, whereas years before, I needed a man.”

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But a source says Katie is likely to jump straight into another relationship. “She always says the same thing [about being happy alone and not needing a man in her life] but she’ll be throwing herself into the next relationship,” they said. “She wants to find a husband and can’t cope without being with a partner. It wouldn’t be surprising if she hasn’t got someone lined up already.”

They added that such a relationship would not last long. “It will last three seconds. Her family are concerned she will throw herself deep into another relationship and put the pressure on again to get married, like she has with JJ. You can’t force someone to get married, you can’t force someone to love you.”

According to the same source, the split between Katie and JJ emerged after the former glamour model issued an ultimatum about marriage. “This has been on the cards for a long time,” they said. “She’s been pushing for marriage, wanting a guy that’s marriage material but the writing has been on the wall for a long time.

“He’s supported her through all her surgeries and been to Turkey with her on many occasions when she’s had her procedures but he just didn’t like the fact she was number one, going for more surgeries, her obsession with it, and her loss of weight and not listening to anyone, and the constant want of press attention. The cracks started to show.”

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They continued: “Katie really wants marriage and security and he wasn’t there, he had checked out. She wanted marriage and for him to step up but he just wasn’t. She was getting frustrated, she wanted a ring on her finger . She is desperate to get married again. She wanted more kids. She is fixated on being with someone and being in a long stable couple. She was getting frustrated with him and was like, right, you either marry me or its over sort of thing.

“She moved quickly with the others but with him, he wasn’t up for the Katie show and the drama and that everything that goes along with Katie price. He got cold feet and she was like you’re with me or you’re not. It was all or nothing.”

The source added that “cracks started to appear” because of Katie’s “urgency” and the pressure it put on JJ. They said when he tried to say he was concerned about her and her health, she would also get “defensive”: “She didn’t mind the age gap, she just wanted a man and to be married. For him it didn’t matter at the start, but slowly the cracks started to appear and her urgency for another baby and demands to be married. I think he found the pressure a lot. If he voiced his concerns about the surgeries or her weight loss she would get very defensive.

Finally the source warned that Katie’s family are gravely concerned for her health and worry she could “die” from the surgeries she is getting. “Her family are very worried about her. There is a real problem there and they are worried she will die on the operating table, because she’s not strong enough. She isn’t strong enough for a general anaesthetic, let alone another procedure.”

Brooklyn Beckham has sent the legal letter in order to ‘protect himself,’ sources close to the situation have fired back

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David and Victoria Beckham were left devastated at a legal request to block all direct contact with their son. The pair were left shattered after receiving a lawyer’s letter from Brooklyn and new wife Nicola last summer asking them to stop reaching out to them, or even mentioning them on social media.

The approach is viewed in some quarters as “ridiculously heavy-handed and over the top”, amid questions whether Brooklyn is the one driving the action.

But another source with knowledge of the situation said: “Nobody had ever wanted to do something like this, but unfortunately, Brooklyn’s request had constantly gone ignored by his family…he did what he had to do to protect himself.”

The letter – sent by the couple’s law firm Schillings to Harbottle and Lewis, who rep the Beckhams – was merely a request and hasn’t led to action. But news of its existence comes after Nicola and her family have previously sued their wedding planners, and dog groomers.

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Some have questioned whether Brooklyn’s best interests were being best served when it came to rebuilding relationships. It comes amid previous claims Nicola was “controlling” him. But others say Brooklyn is “very much his own man” and described any suggestion Nicola was calling the shots as “misogynistic.” It’s understood that going legal was a “last resort for all of them”. They had hoped to resolve things privately and diplomatically, it’s said.

It’s understood that David and Victoria had only reached out to the couple in order to try and meet up and resolve things. The legal approach is said to have blindsided them.

Nicola’s father has previously hired lawyer Marty Singer, who repped Prince Andrew and Bill Cosby, to sue wedding planners Nicola Braghin and Arianna Grijalba, who oversaw Nicola and Brooklyn’s wedding in 2022. The case was eventually settled.

The Beckhams are understood to still be hopeful that one day the feud will resolve. A friend previously said they would “always be there” for their son. The feud blew up after Brooklyn and Nicola didn’t attend David’s 50th birthday celebrations in London.

The Mirror revealed last week how Brooklyn was still in touch with both sets of grandparents. A source said: “While things between him and his parents are over… Brooklyn is still very fond of his grandparents. There is a lot of love for them, and that has never faltered.”

A particular low point came when they failed to invite the Beckhams to see them renew their wedding vows, three years on from tying the knot. Speaking about the ceremony last August, Brooklyn said: “We just wanted a really beautiful experience.To be honest, I could renew my vows every single day with her. I think the most important thing that someone can do is find that person that they’re going to spend the rest of their life with. It definitely shapes you as a person. Yeah, it was really, really cute. It was really fun.”

The personal trainer has vowed to be an “open book” after claims he cheated on his ex, Tanya Manhenga, whilst on a lads’ holiday

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Love Island Shaq Muhammad says he has “nothing to hide” after claims he cheated on his ex, Tanya Manhenga, whilst on a lads’ holiday. The personal trainer has vowed to be an “open book” in the All Stars villa, and will be open to questions surrounding the break up.

Shaq and Tanya came fourth on the winter series of Love Island back in 2023, and they dated for a year. The pair split in 2024, stating they had “parted ways” and wished each other “the best”. But Tanya said she became suspicious after Shaq returned from a lads’ holiday to Miami with fellow islander Dami Hope.

Speaking to The Mirror ahead of his All Stars appearance, Shaq says he isn’t worried about other islanders bringing up his past.

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He told us: “I’m not worried about anything coming up. If anyone wants to know the truth, or what happened, I have nothing to hide. They can ask me. I’d rather someone ask me directly than speculate or have that assumption of me without speaking to me first.

“If they want to speak about past relationships, I have nothing to hide and I’m going to be open and honest about it. If I’m trying to find a relationship, which I am, I don’t want to start it with hard truths or any lies. I’m going to be an open book and see what happens.”

Speaking on a livestream last year, Tanya said she had “a feeling in her stomach” that something wasn’t right when Shaq returned from his trip.

She said: “I had a feeling in my stomach that something was like… I just knew it, he was acting very normal. Nothing was off. I just was like, something’s not right.

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“So we went home, get home. Now I’m like, oh, you know, questioning him. I’m like, I’m gonna ask you one time did you do anything while you were in America? He said no babe I didn’t do anything, and I said ‘ok can I have your phone?’ The long story short is, everything was on the phone, guys. I was like, that was that.”

However, Shaq denied cheating on Tanya, insisting he did ‘nothing sexual’. Taking to TikTok, Shaq said: “I want to make something abundantly clear. I did not, while I was with Tanya, I did not have sex with anyone. I didn’t kiss anyone. I didn’t do anything sexual with anyone.

“While I was in Miami and on holiday, I did certain things that disrespected her boundaries, and I can hold my hands up to that, but in terms of actually sleeping with someone or doing anything sexual, that never happened.

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“Now, I’m man enough to admit my mistakes and where I gone wrong in a relationship or anything, but it’s not fair to villainise other people or bring them into my situation when they have literally nothing to do with it.”

Shaq says he and Tanya are “on good terms”, adding, “There is no bad blood there. I think she wants the best for me, and I want the best for her.”

Shaq has high hopes of finding love during his second stint in the villa, which will air on Monday. He said: “I’m mentally ready to settle down, be in a relationship, have marriage and kids. I’m very traditional in that sense. That’s the end goal. My mum is looking at venues as we speak. When I get back she might have a list of venues and suit tailors – she is very on it!”

Claudia’s Friday night The Traitors knit is one of her most affordable looks yet

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What did we ever do on a cold, bleak January day without The Traitors? We’re delighted the show is back, and even more delighted we’re back seeing Claudia Winkleman’s Scottish Highlands style. Though many of her looks are often a little out of our price bracket, tonight, for the Friday 9th show, the presenter is wearing something that’s in all of our budgets: an on-sale £40 knit from a high street store.

The exact buy is COS’ Striped Brushed Mohair Crew Neck Jumper, which usually retails for £110 but is on sale for £40. However, within minutes of the jumper details dropping, it sold out. It’s hardly surprising, considering The Traitors fans have a habit of tracking down Claude’s best pieces pretty quickly. However, if you love the look and want to bag a similar buy, check out M&S’s Alpaca Blend Striped Textured Relaxed Jumper for £55, which is similar in stripe pattern and premium fabric, or AllSaints’ Onyx Jumper, slightly more expensive at £170 but a great colour match.

If you did manage to score this bargain knit, you’ll be getting plenty of bang for your buck when it comes to quality. A classic crew neck at heart, it’s been given a bit more personality with soft stripes, a brushed finish and a relaxed shape that drapes rather than clings. The dropped shoulders and rounded sleeves give it that cosy, thrown-on feel, while the mohair and merino blend makes it properly soft without feeling heavy.

Since the knit already has an oversized cut, you shouldn’t need to size up too much, unless you like to be draped in fabric. Considering how cold this week has been, a cosy mohair jumper is a smart investment for the month.

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We got an early heads up on tonight’s look thanks to Claudia’s social media, where she posted a teaser snap of her look to the appreciation of her legions of fans.

“The best shoes on earth. We’re on tonight at 8pm,” she captions the carousel of snaps, where she can be seen wearing the COS burgundy stripe jumper.

The rest of Claudia’s outfit is equally as noteworthy, but in particular, her shoes. She styles a pair of monochrome brogues. that have been specially altered to read ‘Faithful’ and ‘Traitor’ on each toe, with a pair of oversized black trousers. With her glossy hair tied up into a high, sleek ponytail, the overall look is androgynous and very cool.

Katie Price posted more risque snaps on social media – but it wasn’t just her revealing outfit that left fans gasping as many focussed on an item behind her

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Katie Price has left fans in hysterics after they noticed an unusual object in the background of her latest saucy snaps. The former glamour model, 47, posted on social media to share a string of risque images as she left little to the imagination.

But it wasn’t her tattoos or skimpy clothing that grabbed viewers’ attention. Instead, as she poised in her messy bedroom in a revealing white body suit, the mum-of-five had failed to remove one strange object from the shot.

While all eyes are currently on Katie’s alleged breakup from her partner JJ Slater, 31, eagle-eyed followers spotted an unusual item sitting on her bedside table. The object was perched beneath a snap of her and JJ, but it was the last thing on some users’ mind.

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Instead, they were drawn to a cooked jacket potato perched on her bedside table. The uneaten spud was sitting beneath the loved-up image of the pair, leaving bemused fans rushing to the comments section to reveal their bizarre find.

One user queried on the Facebook upload: “Why is there a jacket potato on the side table?” They followed their question with a laughing emoji.

And they were far from the only person to notice. Another added: “I’m loving the potato randomly in the background!,” while a third said: “I think the potatoes jacket is good!”

It wasn’t just the carb-heavy delight that got the praise though, with some users also choosing to focus on Katie’s appearance. Several of her followers gushed over her “amazing” look.

While Katie decided to post the images, rumours continue to be rife about her love life. The former glamour model is reported to have become “frustrated” with the reality star because of his reluctance to get married.

A source told the Mirror: “This has been on the cards for a long time. Katie was pushing for marriage and security but JJ had checked out. The age gap didn’t matter at the start but the cracks started to appear and her urgency for another baby and for a wedding put a lot of pressure on him.

“She’s fixated on being with someone and being in a long, stable relationship so in the end she was like, ‘Right, you either marry me, or you don’t. It was all or nothing. JJ wasn’t up for all the drama that comes with being with Katie Price and he got cold feet.”

Katie was forced to shoot down reports of a break up just a few weeks in December. At the time, she posed for a photo with JJ’s family on Boxing Day, proving she and the reality star were going strong. In one snap she was seen beaming as she wore a cosy, cream-coloured beanie, as she sat among JJ’s nearest and dearest.

However, it appears that things have now came to an end. It comes after the duo first started dating shortly after her split from Carl Woods.

Emily Atack proudly shows off off her new blonde bob hairstyle in her social media post leaving fans amazed with her brand new look for the new year

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Her long blonde hair became her trademark for many years since appearing in the hit TV series The Inbetweeners. But now, actress Emily Atack, 36, has sent fans into a frenzy after posting a picture of her hair transformation.

The TV star and mum of one took the brave decision to chop off her blonde tresses into a bob and shared her new look with her legion of followers. Taking to Instagram earlier this week, Emily posted a picture of her beautifully blowdried bob cut and captioned the post saying: “Bobviously.”

But it wasn’t just her new hairstyle that wowed fans, so too did her slender appearance, eighteen months after giving birth to her first child. In the picture, Emily cut an elegant appearance in a pair of black skinny jeans and a matching top.

One fan commented: “Wow you look fantastic girl.” Another person said: “The bob is nice on you, colour and style suits you.” Meanwhile a third person added: “Great hair.”

And while the initial focus by fans was on her haircut, the comments quickly moved on to her striking weight-loss. One person who clearly admired her new look said: “How did you lose so much weight! You look amazing?”

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Someone else added: “Well done on the new bod beautiful.” Most recently, Emily posted a series of pictures over the festive period, which showed off her new frame. But this sparked a flurry of comments from concerned fans who feared she had lost too much weight too quickly.

Posting a message on one of her posts, one person said: “Skinny jabs are jabbing.” Another person said: “on the jabs? Looks good tho.” A third fan asked: “Are you on Mounjaro?,” adding: ‘That jab is making its rounds!”

Rushing to Emily’s defence, a die hard fan attempted to quell speculation by commenting: “These comments! Aren’t we over talking about women’s bodies?” A second person said: “The thing is, women can’t win. We are either too fat or too skinny. While I appreciate you admiring her a bit larger, her size or any woman’s size is not for public comment. Let’s just say she is stunning.”

Meanwhile a third social media user posted: “Its amazing that she’s posted a whole reel of lovely Xmas photos and 80% of the comments are about her body.” Emily announced the arrival of her newborn son back in July 2024 and at the time she claimed that she had been overwhelmed by the amount of people who asked her questions regarding her weight.

In a podcast chat with former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing, months after the birth of her son Barney, she explained: “There’s something quite liberating about having a baby. Your body goes through so much and you genuinely look at your body as a completely different vessel.”

She added: “Being pregnant and being desexualised, looking at your body, you create a human inside you, then you give birth to your child – which by the way is mental – you get home and the first thing people say to you is, when are you going to get back in the gym?”

Laughing off the queries by fans she went on to defiantly add: “Are you kidding? I’ve just created a human, I am exhausted! I’ve just tried to push a human out of me and had it ripped out of my stomach.” She continued: “The last thing I want to do is go to the gym but the first thing you’re expected to do is get back into shape. Where’s the congratulations for being a mother? Instead it’s when are you going to get the baby weight off…”

“I’m not back at the gym at the minute, I’ve actually put on more weight since giving birth. I’m just enjoying this bit”, she said. The star of The Inbetweeners has always maintained that she has had a healthy relationship with her body image while growing up.

But she was left shocked at the amount of people who were intrigued when she joined the comedy drama series as Charlotte Hinchcliffe. In a previous interview she said: “There was a whole Facebook page dedicated to me/Charlotte Hinchcliffe. I couldn’t believe how awful it was, people talking about my weight. People would then try and be positive and say “at least we’re seeing curvier girls now playing sexier roles on television”. I didn’t even know I was curvy!”

She added: “I was a size eight, a tiny little body, but to some people it was the first time they’d seen a girl that wasn’t really, really skinny. They were used to seeing very underweight actresses playing the sexy girls.”