After marrying a complete stranger on the reality show, MAFS star Abi revealed her “plot twist” birthday and opened up about life since returning to the real world.
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Abi and John joined the social experiment later in the series as one of the new couples, but they still felt an immediate spark (Image: Channel 4)
Married At First Sight UK bride Abi has opened up on her ‘plot twist’ birthday as she gave her followers a glimpse into her life with husband John Shepherd since leaving the show.
The most recent series of MAFS has delivered a series of explosive episodes packed with shocking revelations -from Julia-Ruth’s bombshell about getting matching ink with another groom and texting someone else, to devastating break-ups – but one couple in particular have hit the jackpot.
Abi and John joined the social experiment later in the series as one of the new couples, but they still felt an immediate spark on their big day, and their relationship seemed to be going smoothly in contrast to some other couples who hit rocky roads early on.
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Abbie left a sweet message to her fans to celebrate her birthday after the show’s conclusion. The best birthday plot twist, according to her, was marrying a stranger.
I’m happy to be here on my first birthday, which is honestly the happiest birthday I’ve ever had.
The happy bride also shared some romantic photos with John, including their first selfie together, a screenshot of their first text message, and their first photo together at a beachside barbecue and with their kids.
At the dramatic reunion episode, John and Abi declared their love for one another, and John and Abi reaffirmed their romance.
John also revealed on his Instagram that they’d been enjoying quality time in North Wales, with Abi replying: “Best feeling ever is to step into our new lives together! Wales = Home.”
After an explosive series, only five couples managed to reach the final vows ceremony, with four deciding to continue their romances in the real world.
It comes after Abi raved about how “in love” she was on Instagram. She shared a photo of herself smiling from ear to ear earlier this month, captioning “I’m in love!” Meeting John changed everything for me despite having never fallen in love before. I was immediately aware of the existence of something unique, something real.
The reality star continued, “The more time we spent together, the more assured I became that what I was feeling was real. This was the first time I connected with this. During the partner swap, being separated only strengthened my feelings. I deeply miss him, but more importantly, I felt secure knowing that I’ve found the person I’ve always wanted to be. I was aware of my love for him.
One of my life’s most memorable experiences was telling John I loved him. I needed to wait until the right moment when I said, “I love you, it’s for life,”. I wanted to let him know.
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Everything I had hoped for when I heard him say it as well. The wait was worthwhile to discover this kind of love.
Both Jessie J and the Princess of Wales have battled cancer for the past few years. They shared a sweet moment at 2025’s Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Jessie J and Princess Kate shared a touching moment at the Royal Variety Performance(Image: Jonathan Buckmaster)
The Princess of Wales and Jessie J shared an emotional moment together at the Royal Variety Performance, after both battled cancer over the past two years. Meeting at the star-studded show held at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday (19 November), the pair spoke as the royal couple greeted a line of performers.
Jessie wore a full black outfit to go with her long, dark hair, which she wore in her song I’ll Never Know Why, which was inspired by a friend’s tragic suicide. Kate, who was elegantly dressed in a green velvet gown, and the 37-year-old exchanged a brief conversation.
The two men exchanged a heartfelt hug at the conclusion of their conversation because of cancer they had experienced previously. After having a mastectomy in June, Jessica was earlier this year diagnosed with breast cancer. She later had to postpone her fall tour because a second operation was in order.
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Kate has recently been diagnosed with cancer, too. In March 2024, she made the announcement that she had been given a cancer diagnosis and was receiving chemotherapy. The Princess has slowly begun to return to public life, but this was her first performance since she was diagnosed with cancer.
She thankfully discovered in January that the cancer was in remission despite not revealing what kind of cancer. She wrote on social media, “It is a relief to now be in remission and I continue to focus on recovery.”
Jessie, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, said as she explained their hug and that she only wanted to give her a hug because she has recently battled cancer. We made it clear that it was difficult, especially in the eyes of the public.
Kate’s husband, William, the Prince of Wales, and Jessie also had a conversation. He encouraged her to get involved with his charitable work on the subject because it was a talking point during their conversation.
The Prince and Princess’ Royal Foundation is heavily involved in the enduring Heads Together initiative, which encourages people to be more open about their mental health.
The singer has also spoken about mental health, revealing last year that she had been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The condition, according to the NHS, is a mental health disorder where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Jessie said her diagnosis had made her love herself even more, writing on social media: “I’m hugging 11-year-old me.
Who would use a toothbrush to clean her trainers when she was stressed out and who has used 1000 lists to survive without feeling life will fall apart? To a deeper understanding of yourself through life. And being completely in love with yourself.
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People living with cancer and their loved ones can receive private support from The Macmillan Support Line. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000.
If you are struggling with mental health, you can speak to a trained advisor from Mind mental health charity on 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org.uk
Former Wham! Shirlie Kemp, a backer, and Martin Kemp, the father of EastEnders legend and I’m A Celeb star, have two children named Roman and Harleymoon. However, the couple had a relationship during a vacation and fell in love.
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Martin and Roman have previously appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox together(Image: LightRocket via Getty Images)
Shirlie Kemp has shared how a request from her son Roman saved her family from being caught up in a catastrophic natural disaster. The former Wham! backing singer, 63, and Spandau Ballet bassist Martin were planning a family holiday back in 2004.
The family’s “very spiritual journey,” according to Shirlie, a mother of two. Roman, a presenter for The One Show at the time, had his sights set on a trip to the Bahamas where he could slide through a sea of sharks.
On Travel Secrets the Podcast, Shirlie disclosed that Roman’s insistence led the family to choose a Caribbean getaway over Thailand in 2004. This was the year when the Boxing Day tsunami wreaked havoc around the Indian Ocean, claiming the lives of around 200,000 people across 14 countries, including Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
We did not want to go there, according to Shirlie during the podcast because Roman wanted to go to the Bahamas, the Atlantis Hotel, and we did that. And he was obsessed, and he requested that we go, “Please let us go, we can go through a slide and go through sharks.”
I wanted to travel to Thailand and spend a lot of time there. When the tsunami struck Thailand, Roman was successful in doing so. Never have I been so appreciative of your children. He’s like, “Come on, mum, come again,” when I fell down the slide.
There were some risks in Martin and Shirlie’s holiday adventures. When Shirlie ended up rolling a Mini during a rally through a rice paddy during their three-week journey to Vietnam, Martin described a hair-raising incident where he was encased inside the overturned vehicle and was taken to the hospital.
He recalled that “you have to go through these rice paddies because we’re on this big rally within a rally and we’re on this big rally.” I’m navigating while Shirley is driving. You have to put your foot down because it’s a race, which is kind of a time trial. Shirlie puts her foot down as we get going.
Someone told me before we left that if you crash, never hold on to the roll bar because you can get trapped inside because we were in this old Mini. Shirlie places her toe down in the rice paddy, and the entire car turns around and we are upside down in the rice paddy.
What should I do since there is no water in the rice paddy? Grab the roll-bar. Therefore, my hand has been stowed between the rollbar and the roof. Shirlie has since unbuckled herself and fled. I’m trapped upside down in the middle of nowhere in a car that has just been filled with gas and glass.
When Martin saw that his hand had “gone blue,” he was concerned he might “lose my fingers” or something. On the other hand, Shirley recalls being “screaming” until two rice field workers noticed their predicament.
The former soap star was saved and transported to a hospital that resembled “like a little shack.”
Shirlie further explained that the car rolled because Martin’s knee “unintentionally” “knew the navigation system, which prevented her from being notified of an upcoming sharp bend.” She continued, “I’m going too quickly and there’s a huge tree in front of us, and if I don’t, we’re going to have to roll this car.” We will be killed by that tree.
Fortunately for Martin, sensation returned to his hand “a few weeks later”. The Gold singer is currently appearing in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!on ITV One.
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He will be back on our screens alongside Angry Ginge, Kelly Brook, and rapper Aitch from 9pm tonight (November 20).
The star tried out a secret food hall that the majority of people are unaware was there, but the footage shows him doing so.
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Fans can’t believe they’ve never heard of Michael Barrymore trying out a “secret London foodhall.” The TV legend, who was once one of Britain’s highest-paid entertainers, took a picture of himself at the hidden-outlet for a meal.
He shared the video with his 4.1 million TikTok followers, who have already received more than 350, 000 views. Before entering the small food court, Barrymore greets a staff member, passes a shawarma stand, a cookie stand, and heads back to find what he refers to as a “hidden gem.”
He discovers Somali food there, and he places an order for a mixed box. He also grabs a brownie and a banana milkshake while waiting in the quiet food hall.
The 73-year-old then heads to the cookie shop, where the owner surprises her with a whole box of treats before ordering two traditional chocolate chip cookies. He finally makes his way back to the nearly-full barracks, where only two customers were seated, after collecting his Somali dish and milkshake.
A few small independent eateries are housed at W3 Food Court, which is hidden away in Acton, west London. Many fans later admitted they had no idea it was possible.
The video’s creator, Michael from Bermondsey, called it “Secret London Foodhall.” Since then, the post has received over 33 000 likes and comments. One person said, “I didn’t know this existed, I’m in Acton.”
Another remarked, “This is amazing, more hidden gems please”; I work nights in Acton and am constantly looking for good food, a user wrote.
One person continued, “I want to try all these places you go to because they always look so good.” No duds”! “You’re a real foodie just like me, Michael,” one fan said.
Gogglebox star Amy Tapper is shocked to be bullied on social media because 73% of those who use weight-loss jabs face backlash, according to new research.
Amy Tapper, a weight-loss experiment star on Gogglebox, revealed that she had lost more than seven stone, and she didn’t anticipate being bullied on social media.
When she claimed she was using the weight-loss drug Mounjaro, she was accused of “cheating,” and was told for years to “get off the sofa and lose weight.”
And shocking new research demonstrates that Amy’s bullying is not just a case. People who use weight-loss jabs are accused of seeking or making claims that they are considering getting medical care in a backlash in 73% of cases.
92% of people claim that weight-shamers are telling them to “eat less and move more.”
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The research for Chemist4U, an online pharmacy, demonstrates the alarming public acclaim that GLP-1 weight-loss jab users and those who are considering them.
Unsurprisingly, 68% of people claim to have received unsolicited weight-related comments from strangers on the street or elsewhere.
Many users are criticized rather than supported despite the fact that the majority of users pay for their weight-loss injections.
2.5 million people in the UK are using weight-loss jabs, according to life science analytics company Iqvia.
Nearly three-quarters of those seeking weight-loss treatment feel judged, with 96% of respondents in the North East, the worst area for weight-loss, being told to “eat less, move more.” 88% of people in the least judgmental region, the West Midlands, still believed this.
A major new anti-bullying campaign has been launched by Chemist4U, led by DJ Fat Tony, 58, and Amy Gogglebox, 25, and supported by the National Bullying Helpline, taking note of this research.
It aims to reclaim the saying “eat less, move more” and expose the harm brought on by weight loss when it is reduced to oversimplified one-liners.
A new house music track, Already Doing It, produced in collaboration with DJ Fat Tony and featuring Amy in the video, serves as the campaign’s focal point.
The track champions everyone on a weight loss journey, especially those who have been criticized for trying to take control of their health, using the phrase “eat less, move more” to convey a defiant message.
whose body and lifestyle have long drawn criticism from DJ Fat Tony. “I took the name and owned it because people used to call me Fat Tony behind my back.
I took the insult’s power out of it, and this song uses the phrase “eat less, move more” to illustrate it.
It’s ridiculous to say that you’re bullied if you’re overweight and you’re bullied if you’re doing something about it.
Chemist4U believes that reducing weight in a way that works best for the UK’s obesity crisis is a prerequisite for medically supported weight loss.
Chemist4U’s CEO and Superintendent Pharmacist James O’Loan says: “Clinically supported treatments can be life-changing – not just for weight itself, but also for confidence, health, and major life milestones, from improving mobility to becoming eligible for IVF.
The truth is that most people already try to improve their health, are trying to improve, and deserve support rather than criticism. Because no one should suffer from bullying when seeking medical care, Chemist4U strives to provide safe, regulated access with compassion and understanding.
Chemist4U will donate money to the National Bullying Helpline in order to support the organization’s vital work, which is providing victims of bullying with confidential advice, support, and resources.
No one should be bullied for trying to lose weight and improving their health, says Christine Pratt, founder of the National Bullying Helpline. We also receive calls from clients who have been subjected to bullying as a result of weight-loss injections. Our society simply doesn’t allow this behavior.
Amy’s story…
North-wide London resident Amy Tapper, who is a Gogglebox star, made an appearance on the TV series with her family at the age of 13 and went on to watch it from the age of 18 together. When she looked up her name online at the time, she discovered people talking about her.
She says, “It was either how loud or how big or how loud I and my parents were.” They would refer to us as couch potatoes or say, “Can someone tell the girl from Gogglebox to get up and go for a walk?” “
Amy, a Yo-Yo dieter, would shift third and then give up. She then discussed having bariatric surgery in June.
She claims that after everything she tried, she was “just so done after 20 years” and that she only wanted to have the operation and wake up and feel so much lighter.
Her doctor recommended weight loss medication after discovering that her genetics were making her overweight despite excellent blood tests. She says, “He said the statistics were incredible, and he thought it would be incredible for me.” My journey began with a lot of research and a collaboration with my doctor, an endocrinologist.
She lost 5 pounds on Mounjaro in a week, and she claimed it was “the moment I knew this was different” after six months of losing 4 pounds. Amy continues to work with the personal trainer she’s been using for four years, highlighting the importance of exercise. She burns calories faster, has more energy, and enjoys eating healthier.
She says, “It feels amazing to have lost so much weight, it feels like I’ve lived a whole new life, and almost eight stone to date.”
She’s now a size 18 and 15st 6lbs, just over 23 pounds shy of her milestone. She says, “This is my first time going to a store where I can buy clothes.” I don’t have to worry about squishing anyone; I’m going to the theater and getting out of the bath is simple.
“Recently, I went on vacation, and for the first time ever, I don’t feel like the fat one in pictures,” he said.
Anyone who thinks this is the easy way out is misled by Amy because she is working hard to lose weight. She asserts that the only thing that matters is that I know how to do things that work and what’s best for me. All these people who claim that eating less and moving more are my 20 years of practice, but that alone is ineffective.
Recalling Instagram debates between people over whether or not she was using weight loss injections – before she even started – she continues: “I sat there thinking ‘Does it really matter how I’ve done it? I’m looking good and feeling great, shouldn’t you be happy for me?’
She was on the injections, and I did mention it on social media, where people said they were “lazy way out” and that she should just eat less. “
She continues, “People have problems when you aren’t losing weight and problems when you do, but it shouldn’t matter,” in a statement released by the campaign that condemns such inane bullying.
“People are changing their lives, and there is no reason to judge people,” declares the campaign.
She continues, “This track is about standing up for what I’m doing for me and I won’t let anyone turn that into something haughty,” according to the Already Doing It anthem.
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Gogglebox star Amy Tapper is shocked to be bullied on social media because 73% of those who use weight-loss jabs face backlash, according to new research.
Amy Tapper, a weight-loss experiment star on Gogglebox, revealed that she had lost more than seven stone, and she didn’t anticipate being bullied on social media.
When she claimed she was using the weight-loss drug Mounjaro, she was accused of “cheating,” and was told for years to “get off the sofa and lose weight.”
And shocking new research demonstrates that Amy’s bullying is not just a case. People who use weight-loss jabs are accused of seeking or making claims that they are considering getting medical care in a backlash in 73% of cases.
92% of people claim that weight-shamers are telling them to “eat less and move more.”
READ MORE: Gogglebox fans stunned by George’s real age as he celebrates big birthday
The research for Chemist4U, an online pharmacy, demonstrates the alarming public acclaim that GLP-1 weight-loss jab users and those who are considering them.
Unsurprisingly, 68% of people claim to have received unsolicited weight-related comments from strangers on the street or elsewhere.
Many users are criticized rather than supported despite the fact that the majority of users pay for their weight-loss injections.
2.5 million people in the UK are using weight-loss jabs, according to life science analytics company Iqvia.
Nearly three-quarters of those seeking weight-loss treatment feel judged, with 96% of respondents in the North East, the worst area for weight-loss, being told to “eat less, move more.” 88% of people in the least judgmental region, the West Midlands, still believed this.
A major new anti-bullying campaign has been launched by Chemist4U, led by DJ Fat Tony, 58, and Amy Gogglebox, 25, and supported by the National Bullying Helpline, taking note of this research.
It aims to reclaim the saying “eat less, move more” and expose the harm brought on by weight loss when it is reduced to oversimplified one-liners.
A new house music track, Already Doing It, produced in collaboration with DJ Fat Tony and featuring Amy in the video, serves as the campaign’s focal point.
The track champions everyone on a weight loss journey, especially those who have been criticized for trying to take control of their health, using the phrase “eat less, move more” to convey a defiant message.
whose body and lifestyle have long drawn criticism from DJ Fat Tony. “I took the name and owned it because people used to call me Fat Tony behind my back.
I took the insult’s power out of it, and this song uses the phrase “eat less, move more” to illustrate it.
It’s ridiculous to say that you’re bullied if you’re overweight and you’re bullied if you’re doing something about it.
Chemist4U believes that reducing weight in a way that works best for the UK’s obesity crisis is a prerequisite for medically supported weight loss.
Chemist4U’s CEO and Superintendent Pharmacist James O’Loan says: “Clinically supported treatments can be life-changing – not just for weight itself, but also for confidence, health, and major life milestones, from improving mobility to becoming eligible for IVF.
The truth is that most people already try to improve their health, are trying to improve, and deserve support rather than criticism. Because no one should suffer from bullying when seeking medical care, Chemist4U strives to provide safe, regulated access with compassion and understanding.
Chemist4U will donate money to the National Bullying Helpline in order to support the organization’s vital work, which is providing victims of bullying with confidential advice, support, and resources.
No one should be bullied for trying to lose weight and improving their health, says Christine Pratt, founder of the National Bullying Helpline. We also receive calls from clients who have been subjected to bullying as a result of weight-loss injections. Our society simply doesn’t allow this behavior.
Amy’s story…
North-wide London resident Amy Tapper, who is a Gogglebox star, made an appearance on the TV series with her family at the age of 13 and went on to watch it from the age of 18 together. When she looked up her name online at the time, she discovered people talking about her.
She says, “It was either how loud or how big or how loud I and my parents were.” They would refer to us as couch potatoes or say, “Can someone tell the girl from Gogglebox to get up and go for a walk?” “
Amy, a Yo-Yo dieter, would shift third and then give up. She then discussed having bariatric surgery in June.
She claims that after everything she tried, she was “just so done after 20 years” and that she only wanted to have the operation and wake up and feel so much lighter.
Her doctor recommended weight loss medication after discovering that her genetics were making her overweight despite excellent blood tests. She says, “He said the statistics were incredible, and he thought it would be incredible for me.” My journey began with a lot of research and a collaboration with my doctor, an endocrinologist.
She lost 5 pounds on Mounjaro in a week, and she claimed it was “the moment I knew this was different” after six months of losing 4 pounds. Amy continues to work with the personal trainer she’s been using for four years, highlighting the importance of exercise. She burns calories faster, has more energy, and enjoys eating healthier.
She says, “It feels amazing to have lost so much weight, it feels like I’ve lived a whole new life, and almost eight stone to date.”
She’s now a size 18 and 15st 6lbs, just over 23 pounds shy of her milestone. She says, “This is my first time going to a store where I can buy clothes.” I don’t have to worry about squishing anyone; I’m going to the theater and getting out of the bath is simple.
“Recently, I went on vacation, and for the first time ever, I don’t feel like the fat one in pictures,” he said.
Anyone who thinks this is the easy way out is misled by Amy because she is working hard to lose weight. She asserts that the only thing that matters is that I know how to do things that work and what’s best for me. All these people who claim that eating less and moving more are my 20 years of practice, but that alone is ineffective.
Recalling Instagram debates between people over whether or not she was using weight loss injections – before she even started – she continues: “I sat there thinking ‘Does it really matter how I’ve done it? I’m looking good and feeling great, shouldn’t you be happy for me?’
She was on the injections, and I did mention it on social media, where people said they were “lazy way out” and that she should just eat less. “
She continues, “People have problems when you aren’t losing weight and problems when you do, but it shouldn’t matter,” in a statement released by the campaign that condemns such inane bullying.
“People are changing their lives, and there is no reason to judge people,” declares the campaign.
She continues, “This track is about standing up for what I’m doing for me and I won’t let anyone turn that into something haughty,” according to the Already Doing It anthem.
Continue reading the article.
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