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In a recent episode of the couple’s podcast, The Therapy Crouch, which revealed details about a family trip to the United Arab Emirates, Abbey Clancy’s accusation surfaced.

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Abbey Clancy has claimed that a world-class tennis player was “flirting” with her husband, Peter Crouch, in the Middle East. The cheeky dig came after the pair returned from a trip to the United Arab Emirates, where Peter attended the star-packed World Sports Summit in Dubai.

Held at the Gulf state’s Madinat Jumeirah resort in December 2025, the summit styled itself as an “exclusive global gathering dedicated to inspiring the future of sport” on its official website.

While they were there, Peter and their daughter, Sophia, attended a “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition tennis match between Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios.

Abbey said, “I was so jealous that he went there because I wanted to go as well.” In a podcast about Therapy Crouch, Abbey remarked, “I was so jealous.” Because the tennis matches are “too long” for her children, she was unable to participate.

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Peter added that his daughter was able to meet Sophia’s tennis icon Sabalenka on court, before Abbey levelled a playful accusation about an interaction with her husband.

She joked, “She was flirting with you, wasn’t she?” to which Peter, who appeared to be playing along, responded, “Yeah.” Abbey first introduced Sabalenka, giving off a mock flirty voice.

Because she’s like, “Oh, I love looking up to a man’s first time,” Pete said. She didn’t say that at all, Peter responded.

He went on to say that she wasn’t “flirting at all” and that she simply stated that it was “nice to look up to someone.”

In other news, Abbey was recently flooded with messages of support as she marked her 40th birthday. The mum-of-four thanked her former Liverpool FC player partner for arranging a special day and disclosed that she’d been to Paris.

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She shared photos from the trip, saying, “What a weekend for my 40th birthday, I feel so loved. Thank you to my amazing husband and my wonderful family and friends who have travelled from all over the world. I love you all.”

In response, her friends and followers took to the comments to share their birthday messages, one of whom was Carol Vorderman, who said: “Wow happy birthday top woman xx.”

Denise van Outen posted: “Happy birthday beautiful.” Meanwhile, Olivia Attwood added: “Super model!!!” That’s not all, however, as the model’s close friend, Holly Willoughby, also shared a photo of the pair on her Instagram Story.

The message, which was titled “A couples of 10s,” mentioned Holly’s birthday on February 10 and Abbey turned 40 on January 10.

As he introduces his new rescue pup Rodney, Pete Wicks has shared an emotional update with fans months after his beloved dog Peggy passed away.

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Pete Wicks has shared an emotional update with fans as he revealed a new addition to his family, months after suffering a devastating personal loss.

The TOWIE star, 36, took to Instagram to introduce his new dog, a four-month-old pup called Rodney, posting a heart-melting photo alongside a deeply personal message. Rodney is now the little brother to Pete’s beloved dog Eric, and the reality favourite made it clear the decision to welcome another dog into his life did not come lightly.

“Everyone meet 4 month old Rodney. Eric’s new little brother,” Pete wrote. He went on to thank Dogs Trust and Dogs Trust West London for helping make the adoption possible, proudly reinforcing the message of rehoming rather than buying.

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The loss that has unmistakably persisted in him was then addressed. He openly admitted that “the majority of people know that I lost my Peggy a few months ago and it broke my heart.” She was irreplaceable, she said, “I haven’t really spoken about it and I don’t want to.”

The actor has long been open about his love for dogs, even co-founding his own animal welfare organization Pete Wicks For Dog’s Sake, and his fans were well-known for their close ties to Peggy. Pete was careful to point out that welcoming Rodney is not about filling a void because of her passing.

He explained that “getting another dog” is not about trying to bring back someone I’ve lost. It’s about having the freedom to give another dog the love and care they need, not just my heart.”

Signing off with the hashtag #AdoptDontShop, Pete’s post was met with an outpouring of love and support from followers, many of whom praised him for turning heartbreak into something positive. Fans flooded the comments with messages applauding his honesty and compassion, while others thanked him for highlighting rescue centres and adoption.

JLS star JB Gill said: “Rodneeeeeey Beautiful boy! We feel your pain”. Best pal Sam Thompson also commented: “One of the boys already”. Ruth Langsford also chimed in saying: “Hello Rodney you beauty”. Vicky Pattison commented: “I AM IN LOVE WITH RODNEY”.

Pete’s dogs have long been a big part in his life, and they frequently appear on his social media and interview interviews, where he has expressed his relief at being free of the spotlight. Rodney’s arrival represents a hopeful new beginning for both a puppy and Pete, who has already been given a life of security and care.

Following the success of Pete’s TV show Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, Pete’s show has sparked a dramatic rise in dog adoptions. The program, which has been available on U since 2024, provides an inside look at Britain’s largest dog rehoming charity.

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Dog’s Trust has revealed that staff at their centers also reported increased footfall at their centers, with staff members reporting a 20% increase in dog adoptions and a 25% increase in donations since the release of series two.

Pete, who serves as Dog’s Trust’s ambassador, says he enjoys dogs because of their “resilience and unconditional love.” While his love of dogs first started when his family brought him home with his first rescue dog around the age of 10.

Speaking at the Christmas Special premiere, Pete said: “Rescue dogs often have an ability to love despite being treated terribly – that is such an emotional, yet wonderful thing. If more people could be like dogs, I think we’d live in a better world.”

Ben Shephard has a successful TV career, including stints on Good Morning Britain and This Morning, but the “crushing” blow that came his way early in his career proved to be “hugely important.”

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TV star Ben Shephard revealed how he received the “crushing” news that he was getting axed from a TV show as the news left him “floored”.

The 51-year-old is now one of Britain’s most recognisable TV presenters, working for shows including This Morning, Good Morning Britain and GMTV.

But things didn’t always run so smoothly for the TV star. Towards the start of his career his friend Andi Peters helped him get a job with Channel 4.

When he was called into a meeting with a powerful executive he had never met before, Ben claimed on the podcast that he was “loving the job” and that “all seemed to be going great.”

Ben, we’ve been watching you for a few months, and we just don’t think you’re very good, she said as he sat him down. You won’t ever be good at this, in our opinion. Therefore, we will terminate your contract.

Ben claimed that his and his now-wife Annie had just purchased a flat, making them feel more depressed.

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He continued, “That was my first experience with television, realizing how subjective and brutal it can be at times.”

Because Annie and I recently purchased a flat and the responsibilities that come with that, “first time is always the most painful, scary, intimidating, and terrifying,” to put it simply, is the most painful, scary, and terrifying.

The father-of-two recalls telling the Channel 4 executive that he hopes to one day disprove her.

It is fair to say that he was successful in that desire. In 2000, he was given a job at Entertainment Today, a segment on GMTV, shortly after suffering the agony of being fired.

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In the end, he spent ten years there. His other credits include Ninja Warrior UK, This Morning, Tipping Point, and Good Morning Britain. Ben even briefly hosted What’s Cooking on Channel 4 before leaving for a second time.

The presenter has appeared in Soccer Aid seven times, and he holds the Guinness World Record for smashing the most pumpkins in a minute.

Ben claimed that the experience ultimately proved to be “incredibly important” for him. He stated on the podcast, “I think how significant that moment was. It was absolutely incredible at the time, but it was never going to be anything.

“Crushing. And I can go back and go because I know that you are only ever as good as your most recent link. You can never be certain that what has been said will actually be done.

In a joint interview with his son and Gladiators co-host, Barney Walsh, The Chase host Bradley Walsh “fist pumped the air”, as he disclosed a New Year’s resolution linked to his health

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Bradley Walsh has admitted that achieving a personal goal he set for himself in 2026 is becoming “much harder” as he ages. The Chase host’s personal insights were revealed in a joint interview, in which he participated alongside his son, Barney Walsh, both of whom host the BBC’s Gladiators reboot, which returns to our screens tonight (January 17).

And, with 2026 well underway, the father-son duo revealed whether they had any resolutions. A seemingly eager Bradley pumped the air with his fist and confirmed that he, in fact, did, as Barney urged him to “go on”.

In 2022, reports emerged detailing how the 65-year-old had lost a remarkable amount of weight and made changes to his diet after a doctor informed him that he was at high risk of developing heart issues.

It seems that Bradley’s health continues to be on his mind, as he told Heat magazine: “I want to get slimmer and fitter. As you get older, it’s much harder, but I really want to get fitter.”

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Bradley continued: “Well, I’ve been asking the Gladiators for tips, and they’re really lovely. They tell me what to eat or what to take. I’ve got myself a trainer, and I’m actually eating properly.

“Less bread, cakes, spuds, and stuff like that. I’m actually not doing too badly.”

Yet, earlier in the interview, Bradley confessed that he had “cakes, chocolate and fizzy pop” in his dressing room behind the scenes of Gladiators, as well as bags of Haribo, a snack he deemed “important”, and admitted to keeping them in his pockets.

In further comments about his health goals, when his love of Haribo was pointed out, the beloved quiz show host conceded that you “can’t give up everything” and noted the importance of “balance”.

Bradley also stressed that he wasn’t indulging in “handfuls” of sweets and only partaking in the “odd one”. In a hilarious move, however, he then held up three chocolate boxes to the camera and laughed.

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Bradley being at high risk of developing heart disease is reportedly a result of his father sadly dying of the condition at the young age of 59. Meanwhile, after he reached the age of 60, Bradley explained that achieving the number felt like a “milestone.”

In 2019, he revealed to The Sun: “I had it in the back of my mind that I just had to get past my dad’s age. So, turning 60 was a bit of milestone.”

He also disclosed that he had abstained from fatty foods and alcohol in an effort to boost his health and shed the pounds, explaining how he was a “time bomb”.

Bradley added: “I was a time bomb. I produce too much cholesterol. It’s a silent killer. My heart guy said, ‘Look, Brad, you need to get fit’.”

Perrie Edwards has become a mother for the second time as she has announced the arrival of her baby girl! The Little Mix star shared news of the arrival on Saturday, January 17, with an adorable black-and-white photograph of the newborn.

The baby girl – who they have called Alanis Valentine – is Perrie’s second baby with her footballer fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and a little sister for their four-year-old son Axel. The singer, 32, announced she was pregnant again in September 2025, sharing a snap of Axel kissing her growing bump.

She didn’t offer any details about the choice of name, but it could be a nod to one of her 2011 X Factor audition songs – You Oughta Know, by Canadian-American singer Alanis Morissette.

Her announcement post was quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from some of her 18.6m followers, including her former Little Mix bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock, who wrote: “Perfect little angel”.

Girls Aloud star and mum-of-three Kimberley Walsh also commented, writing: “The best news, so happy for you all”, and Turn It Up singer Pixie Lott added: “Congratulations, so beautiful!!!”.

Jade Thirlwall, another Little Mix member, said she was “so happy” for the new family of four, and added “can’t wait to meet her”. N-Dubz singer and former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos described the tot as a “little angel”, and Fleur East, whose daughter Nova was born in March 2024, also sent her congratulations to the happy couple.

Black Magic songstress Perrie, who got engaged to England footballing ace Alex in June 2022, revealed last year that she had suffered two heartbreaking miscarriages before falling pregnant with her daughter. One of these happened late in her pregnancy, at 24 weeks, the year after she gave birth to her son Axel, in August 2021.

The singer spoke about her baby loss on Paul Brunson’s We Need to Talk podcast, and described being told at her five-month that the baby’s heart had stopped beating as an “out of body” experience.

“I remember sobbing,” she said through tears. “I couldn’t see straight. I was just distraught. We basically lost the baby at, like, 24 weeks.” She also described son Axel as a “rainbow baby”, revealing she suffered an earlier miscarriage during her first ever pregnancy.

“I’ve never spoke about it before because obviously I ended up a wreck and nobody knows other than immediate friends and family,” she told the podcast.

But in September last year the couple delighted their fans with the news that they were expecting again. A black-and-white clip posted to Perrie’s Instagram page showed the South Shields-born star with her back to the camera, wearing a T-shirt which said “If he wanted to, he would….”.

She then turned to face the camera, revealing the words “…And he did” on the front of the shirt, before Alex joined in for a cuddle.

Married At First Sight UK star Leigh Harris has revealed her new romance with stunning photos from a night out in London, following her split from wife Leah Tyrer on the E4 show

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A MAFS UK star has revealed they’re very much loved-up months on from their bitter split from their show ex.

Leigh Harris has candidly shared her journey to love after a tumultuous ride with former TV spouse Leah Tyrer. Leigh shared a series of glamorous photos from a special night out in London.

Dressed in a chic white mini dress and a matching fur coat, with her long hair elegantly pulled back, the reality TV bride saved the best snaps for last. The 30-year-old NHS clinical coder from Romford was one of the hopeful singles who entrusted their love lives to experts Mel Schilling, Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas this year.

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The Essex personality posted pictures from her evening at The Royal Albert Hall, where she watched Cirque du Soleil with friends, including fellow MAFS star Davide Anica and his boyfriend Nate. But it’s the tantalising photos saved till the end that have thrilled her followers.

Leigh shared the array of photos on social media, teasing: “An unforgettable dump. The best night with my favourite people.” She added: “You might want to keep swiping to the end.”

Rounding off the joyful pictures with Davide, Nate, and her friend Nicole are snapshots with her new flame. The enamoured couple can be seen leaning into each other for a kiss on a London street, looking cosy. The final photo captures the pair sharing a smooch on a Tube platform.

Delighted fans responded with comments like: “Aww you so deserve LOVE.” Another fan praised: “So very happy for you Leigh.” A third echoed: “Aww so happy for you Leigh, you deserve happiness.” Her MAFS co-star and close friend Davide Anica wrote: “‘I’m just so happy. Loving this for you.”

Following their televised split, Leigh’s ex Leah has also found new joy with her partner. The TV personality is now in a relationship with Maz Pacheco, a defender who plays for Women’s Super League side Everton and previously represented England at youth level.

She officially confirmed their romance with a social media reveal on Instagram back in November. Leigh has recently spoken out about her former spouse following their rocky marriage documented on the programme.

Leigh was paired with construction consultant Leah Tyrer, aged 35, a match that seemed perfect on paper. However, Leigh felt that Leah lacked sufficient masculine traits, confessing to cameras that she may have made a “mistake”. Despite numerous fiery disputes during the experiment, Leigh and Leah reached the final vows along with four other couples.

At their final altar meeting, the pair mutually agreed to end their relationship after a row ensued when Leigh kissed fellow bride Leisha Lightbody during a girls’ day out.

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“We’ve struggled with communication, trust, misunderstood feelings and unwanted behaviours. Your behaviour, jokes and remarks towards other women only ever caused me to be more closed off,” Leigh declared in her final vows.

The feuding pair ultimately decided to part ways during the vow renewal ceremony, and both have since moved forward with their lives. Yet relations between the two have deteriorated significantly since then.

Leigh revealed she’s been “blocked” by her former partner and expressed her dismay upon viewing footage where Leah branded her an “attention seeking b***h.”

Audiences following their journey described their union as among the most volatile featured on the series.