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A star of Big Brother has died aged just 35. Mickey Lee’s death comes after the reality TV star suffered multiple cardiac arrests.

Her family confirmed the tragedy on Friday, a day after her death. Taking to Instagram, they wrote: “With profound sadness, the family of Mickey Lee announces her transition on Christmas in the early evening.

‘Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her appearance on ‘Big Brother,’ where her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members alike. She will be remembered for the joy she brought into the lives of so many and for the genuine connections she formed on and offscreen.”

It had been revealed earlier this week that Mickey had been hospitalised. THere had been a GoFundMe page set up to say the former CBS personality was in “critical but stable condition’ after ‘suffer[ing] a series of cardiac arrests”.

While the family described the star has having a “long road ahead” they said she had been in a stable condition. In the description, Mickey’s family described her as ‘vibrant, strategic, and unforgettable personality’.

They said she had “captured the attention of fans with her energy, authenticity, and bold gameplay”. Mickey finished n 10th place on Big Brother’s 27th season in the United States. The show was eventually won by Ashley Hollis.

Following the sad news, fans and friends took to social media to share their devastation. One user on Twitter/X said: “Looking back on BB27, Mickey really was that girl! The laughs she gave me even when she was stressing me out. And Face card stayed on 10. Gonna miss my herovillain.”

Another user wrote: “Mickey Lee captured our hearts this past summer on #BB27, and her kindness, strength, and spirit will never be forgotten. She passed on Christmas Day. Rest in peace. Sending love and prayers to her family, friends, and cast mates.

And Rachel Reilly Villegas paid tribute to her former castmate as she told Daily Mail: “I hate this so much – I am in shock – I don’t even feel like I should have a comment because it isn’t about me, my heart goes out to her family and lifelong friends – my heart is broken by this news.

“Big Brother doesn’t just give you castmates — it gives you family. I’m forever grateful I got to share that house and that experience with Mickey. We walked into the Big Brother house as strangers and walked out bonded for life.”

It comes after stars had took to social media to share their support prior to her death. Following news of her hospitalisation, Jimmy Heagerty, who was closely aligned with Mickey in the TV game said: “Mickey is a fighter, and I know she’s going to come back stronger than ever. Until then, let’s show up for our girl in every way we can.”

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Luxury handbag brand Strathberry, loved by Kate Middleton and Zara Tindall, has launched its Boxing Day sale with up to 30% off cult favourite styles

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Strathberry is a popular choice among the royals, with both Kate Middleton and Zara Tindall often seen using totes from the luxury brand. And the handbag brand has launched up to 30% off some of its most popular styles this Boxing Day, making it the perfect chance to snap one up for less.

Zara has often been spotted with Strathberry’s East/West bag, which she has in a burgundy faux croc design and was last seen with it at this year’s Cheltenham Festival.

The exact burgundy bag used by Zara is not in the sale, however, the dark green croc design is. Normally priced at £455, the Croc-Embossed Leather Bottle Green East/West Mini is now £342, more than £100 off.

The East/West handbag is one of Strathberry’s bestselling designs, and clearly has the royal seal of approval.

Handcrafted from calf leather and embossed with a croc finish, the deep forest green shade makes this bag perfect for winter, and the timeless silhouette means you can keep it in your wardrobe for years to come without worrying that it will go out of fashion.

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Alongside Zara, Princess Kate has several Strathberry bags that she regularly sports, including the Mosaic bag and the Multrees Chain Wallet, which she used earlier this year at the Order of the Garter.

The cream colourway that Kate is a fan of is not included in the sale; however, a selection of other Mosaic handbags are. Our favourites include the Soft Croc-Embossed Leather Stone Grey, now £347 (down from £495), and the Mosaic Nano in Soft Croc-Embossed Leather Walnut, now £298 (down from £425).

The Mosaic bags are one of Strathberry’s cult-favourite styles, inspired by Scottish artists working with mosaics. We love the versatility of this design. Whether taking it to the office, out for dinner, or using it as an everyday bag, it’s a classic shape that easily slots into any wardrobe.

Luxury handbag brand Strathberry, loved by Kate Middleton and Zara Tindall, has launched its Boxing Day sale with up to 30% off cult favourite styles

View 2 Images

Strathberry is a popular choice among the royals, with both Kate Middleton and Zara Tindall often seen using totes from the luxury brand. And the handbag brand has launched up to 30% off some of its most popular styles this Boxing Day, making it the perfect chance to snap one up for less.

Zara has often been spotted with Strathberry’s East/West bag, which she has in a burgundy faux croc design and was last seen with it at this year’s Cheltenham Festival.

The exact burgundy bag used by Zara is not in the sale, however, the dark green croc design is. Normally priced at £455, the Croc-Embossed Leather Bottle Green East/West Mini is now £342, more than £100 off.

The East/West handbag is one of Strathberry’s bestselling designs, and clearly has the royal seal of approval.

Handcrafted from calf leather and embossed with a croc finish, the deep forest green shade makes this bag perfect for winter, and the timeless silhouette means you can keep it in your wardrobe for years to come without worrying that it will go out of fashion.

READ MORE: 19 best Boxing Day deals that are actually worth it from Charlotte Tilbury, Ninja and more

READ MORE: LED mask Millie Bobby Brown calls a ‘necessity’ for acne-prone skin is currently on sale

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Alongside Zara, Princess Kate has several Strathberry bags that she regularly sports, including the Mosaic bag and the Multrees Chain Wallet, which she used earlier this year at the Order of the Garter.

The cream colourway that Kate is a fan of is not included in the sale; however, a selection of other Mosaic handbags are. Our favourites include the Soft Croc-Embossed Leather Stone Grey, now £347 (down from £495), and the Mosaic Nano in Soft Croc-Embossed Leather Walnut, now £298 (down from £425).

The Mosaic bags are one of Strathberry’s cult-favourite styles, inspired by Scottish artists working with mosaics. We love the versatility of this design. Whether taking it to the office, out for dinner, or using it as an everyday bag, it’s a classic shape that easily slots into any wardrobe.

Adam Peaty is thought to have banned his mother Caroline from his wedding – despite this, she was reported to still be planning an appearance, until one heartbreaking reason changed her mind

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Adam Peaty’s mother has reportedly changed her mind about gatecrashing his wedding to Holly Ramsay. Caroline Peaty was uninvited to her son’s wedding amid a family feud but reports claimed she was planning an appearance anyway.

In November, the row between the Peaty family and the soon-to-be newlyweds boiled over as the Olympic swimmer uninvited multiple members of his family from his upcoming nuptials. Due to take place on 27 December in Bath Abbey, the only Peaty family member thought to be attending is Adam’s sister Bethany.

Reports later claimed that Caroline was planning to go to the wedding despite her invite being revoked. But reports have surfaced that after talking to her husband Mark, she is said to have changed her mind, realising it would be “too upsetting” to attend.

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According to The Sun, Caroline had planned to show up at the Abbey but agreed not to after Mark told it would be “too upsetting to be there”. The paper quotes a family member who said: “She will not be there because it would be too sad and she don’t want to spoil his big day.”

Caroline, whose recent 60th birthday went publicly unacknowledged by her son, also shared that there is “nothing” her son could do that she “would not forgive”. Posting online, she directed her message at Adam: “I know it’s the end. But please, the message I want Adam to hear is no matter what happens in the future, please know I love you, your dad loves you, you can come home and talk to me at any point.

“There’s nothing you’ve done that I would not forgive. I love you so much. I hope your marriage is a good one, I don’t wish any ill on you and I want you and Holly to have a long and happy marriage. The reason I’m speaking out is I want all this to end.”

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Caroline and other Peaty family members were uninvited from the wedding amid an ongoing family feud. Trouble is thought to have started last year, when Caroline clashed with bride Holly Ramsay’s dad Gordon. It was claimed that Caroline was angry that some family members hadn’t been invited to the party, which was being filmed for the celebrity chef’s docuseries.

The brewing feud exploded into the public eye after the mother of the groom, Caroline, was left out of Holly Ramsay’s glamorous hen party at Soho Farmhouse, prompting Adam’s aunt, Louise Williams, to publicly criticise Holly and Adam on social media for the “hurt” inflicted.

Things worsened after Adam’s stag do, when the swimmer allegedly received “increasingly abusive and threatening” text messages. Adam was met by police officers on the runway at Manchester Airport, apparently due to concerns for his safety. His brother, James Peaty, was later arrested.

While Caroline has chosen not to head to Bath, the Ramsays are already on their way there. The family were spotted heading to the city ahead of the big day on Boxing Day.

Adam Peaty is thought to have banned his mother Caroline from his wedding – despite this, she was reported to still be planning an appearance, until one heartbreaking reason changed her mind

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Adam Peaty’s mother has reportedly changed her mind about gatecrashing his wedding to Holly Ramsay. Caroline Peaty was uninvited to her son’s wedding amid a family feud but reports claimed she was planning an appearance anyway.

In November, the row between the Peaty family and the soon-to-be newlyweds boiled over as the Olympic swimmer uninvited multiple members of his family from his upcoming nuptials. Due to take place on 27 December in Bath Abbey, the only Peaty family member thought to be attending is Adam’s sister Bethany.

Reports later claimed that Caroline was planning to go to the wedding despite her invite being revoked. But reports have surfaced that after talking to her husband Mark, she is said to have changed her mind, realising it would be “too upsetting” to attend.

READ MORE: Bride-to-be Holly Ramsay pictured in all white ahead of wedding to Adam PeatyREAD MORE: Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s ‘Christmas wedding inspiration’ as couple follow in Gordon’s footsteps

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According to The Sun, Caroline had planned to show up at the Abbey but agreed not to after Mark told it would be “too upsetting to be there”. The paper quotes a family member who said: “She will not be there because it would be too sad and she don’t want to spoil his big day.”

Caroline, whose recent 60th birthday went publicly unacknowledged by her son, also shared that there is “nothing” her son could do that she “would not forgive”. Posting online, she directed her message at Adam: “I know it’s the end. But please, the message I want Adam to hear is no matter what happens in the future, please know I love you, your dad loves you, you can come home and talk to me at any point.

“There’s nothing you’ve done that I would not forgive. I love you so much. I hope your marriage is a good one, I don’t wish any ill on you and I want you and Holly to have a long and happy marriage. The reason I’m speaking out is I want all this to end.”

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Caroline and other Peaty family members were uninvited from the wedding amid an ongoing family feud. Trouble is thought to have started last year, when Caroline clashed with bride Holly Ramsay’s dad Gordon. It was claimed that Caroline was angry that some family members hadn’t been invited to the party, which was being filmed for the celebrity chef’s docuseries.

The brewing feud exploded into the public eye after the mother of the groom, Caroline, was left out of Holly Ramsay’s glamorous hen party at Soho Farmhouse, prompting Adam’s aunt, Louise Williams, to publicly criticise Holly and Adam on social media for the “hurt” inflicted.

Things worsened after Adam’s stag do, when the swimmer allegedly received “increasingly abusive and threatening” text messages. Adam was met by police officers on the runway at Manchester Airport, apparently due to concerns for his safety. His brother, James Peaty, was later arrested.

While Caroline has chosen not to head to Bath, the Ramsays are already on their way there. The family were spotted heading to the city ahead of the big day on Boxing Day.

Some Strictly stars have some experience before them, but is this “cheating”? From West End work to latin competitions in the early 1980s?

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Whether it’s Amber Davies work on the stages of the West End, Lewis Cope and Karen Carney’s childhood dance competitions or Scarlett Moffat’s ballroom and latin training, fans have been arguing about whether prior dance experience counts as “cheating” on Strictly Come Dancing.

Throughout 2025’s series, there has been controversy surrounding whether or not celebs should be allowed to compete on the dance show if they have prior experience. Lewis Cope was at the centre of such drama early on in the series as fellow celeb Chris Robshaw’s wife seemed to suggest the Emmerdale star’s hip hop training was unfair to her husband.

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“Proud forever. Up against people with years of experience when you’ve never even done a 2 step, opening the whole season and starting with one of the hardest dances going,” Camilla wrote on Instagram.

She also responded to a comment from former Love Island star Amber Gill, who said: “Unpopular opinion: I think having people with so much dance experience is unfair.”

But another fan said: “Controversial take, but I actually really love it when a contestant has dance experience. You get to see some really amazing iconic dances that we just wouldn’t have otherwise.” If you can’t see the poll below, click here.

Lewis’ experience was joined by Amber Davies’ theatre dance training and winner Karen’s childhood hip hop competitions. Some fans called the trio’s prior dance training “cheating”, especially when they all made the quarter final. One wrote: “As brilliant as they are, these three competing against people who’d never danced before the show, isn’t fair.”

Others said the dancers had more experience, but the performance was better. One commentator said that “watching this show is exciting because they can dance next to professionals without looking out of place or behind them.”

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Strictly’s Christmas special winner Scarlett Moffatt was also accused of cheating after she revealed she’d done ballroom and Latin competitions as a child. Though Scarlett has said she’d never do the main show because of her experience, she did defend her appearance in the Christmas episode.

She described dancing as a child to The Sun. They really hyped me up, I believe. I enjoy dancing, but I was a young girl when I first started out. I’m now 35. She said, “I did dance, but it was a long time ago.”

What do you think? Should celebs with dance experience be banned from Strictly? Take our poll and have your say in the comments below.