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Jamie Redknapp offered a rare personal insight into the highs and lows of having a blended family, following his high-profile split from singer Louise Redknapp

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Jamie Redknapp has made a rare comment about his blended family with his wife Frida Andersson. The football pundit and the Swedish model married and welcomed their first baby together, a son named Raphael, back in 2021.

Jamie’s new relationship came following his highly-publicised split from his ex-wife Louise Redknapp, 50. The former couple, who share sons Charley, 21, and Beau, 16, called it quits after 19 years of marriage in 2017.

Since then, Louise has spoken publicly about their split, while Jamie has largely steered clear of the topic.

Now, in a candid podcast, the 52-year-old has opened up about the highs and lows of having a blended family.

Starting with a rare comment about his second wife, he gushed: “She’s a diamond, she really is,” before going on to describe her as “fiercely competitive”.

Before meeting Jamie, the model was married to hedge fund manager Jonathan Lourie, with whom she has four children.

The couple now enjoy a blended family of seven children between them – but the football pundit admits it’s not always been easy.

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Upon telling Charley that Frida was pregnant, Jamie said the news “went down like a lead balloon”, while his other son Beau took it a bit better.

After adapting to the change over time, he said their younger brother Raphael has since become “the glue for everybody”.

“We’ve got seven kids between us,” he said on The Romesh Ranganathan Show. “We’ve got a lot of kids, a lot of moving parts.

“And it’s not always easy, and I’m sure everyone who has done the same, you know the modern term is to blend a family, it’s never going to be that simple, but I like to think we’ve done it pretty well.

“Raphael has definitely been the glue for everybody because you can’t not love him, he’s amazing, he’s hilarious,” he added.

“So with Charley, once he sort of got over that, and I got it, I wouldn’t be disrespectful as he had his own individual feelings, but Beau was a little bit easier, he was a bit younger at the time.

“But I think he [Charley] knew how much I loved Frida, so he was totally fine with it in the end.”

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Speaking further about parenting, Jamie insisted he had learned many of his ways from his parents, Harry and Sandra Redknapp.

“You want to be their best mate, but you’ve also got to be tough with them like my dad was with me,” he shared.

“He was very, very, honest and you know, in terms of my relationship with him, it’s as good now as what it’s ever been.”

Meanwhile, Jamie’s ex-wife Louise, who rose to fame in the girl group Eternal, has also been enjoying a new relationship with Drew Michael for the last two years.

Recently opening up about their romance to The Sun, she gushed: “I was very guarded and scared. But I’m really enjoying having special times with someone. He’s a great guy and super-kind.”

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with sexual offences against seven women. The 68-year-old former Radio 1 DJ has been charged with sexual offences against seven women, including four counts of rape, between 1983 and 2016.

Tim Westwood has been charged with the following offences including four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police announced the charges today and released the details of the allegations.

One alleged offence took place in 1983 when a 17-year-old girl was indecently assaulted in the Fulham area of London. In 1986, a woman in her 20s was allegedly sexually assaulted in the Vauxhall area of London.

Between 1995 and 1996, it is alleged a female between the age of 17-18 was raped in London and it was also alleged that the same woman was sexually assaulted in central London within the same timeframe.

Between 2000 and 2001, it is alleged a female between the age of 17 and 18 was raped and sexually assaulted in London. In 2010, a woman in her 20s was allegedly raped in London. In 2010, a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in Stroud, it has been alleged.

In 2016, a woman in her 20s was allegedly sexually assaulted in the Finchley area of London. These charges relate to seven different women.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police Service, said in a statement released: “It takes courage to come forward and report allegations of this nature.

“The women who have done so have put their trust in us and we continue to provide them with all available support. Our investigation remains open and we’d encourage anyone who has been impacted by this case, or anyone with information, to come forward and speak with us. A dedicated team of investigators is available via email.

“Any reports will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by specialist officers. Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, Rape Crisis at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.”

Tim Westwood started his career in radio at LWR before moving to Kiss FM, which he co-owned. He had a stint on Capital FM from 1987 before moving to the BBC to present its new rap show in 1994 for Radio 1.

He presented the weekday drivetime show for Radio 1Xtra until 2012 and moved to a late Saturday night rap show, which ran until 2013. He left the BBC that September following planned schedule changes.

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Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming project has led him to make some decisions with his appearance, and the actor has just unveiled his new look as the table tennis star Marty Mauser

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Timothée Chalamet has unveiled a new drastic haircut whilst promoting his next project. It caused mixed emotions amongst fans, who took to social media to share their thoughts.

Timothée’s new character required him to ditch his usual curls and opt for something new. The 29-year-old actor was recently photographed filming in NYC, rocking a buzz cut under a blue cap, but not much could be seen.

The actor then revealed his new look in a livestream to promote his upcoming film, Marty Supreme. The actor was in a clear box surrounded by orange ping pong balls. He also wore a large orange ping pong ball over his head.

He later removed the headpiece, revealing his new hair. The livestream then ended with Timothée announcing that Marty Supreme is going to hit the big screens on Christmas Day.

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Reacting to his haircut, a fan wrote on X: “He looks like he’s about to drop the most emotional techno album of the year.” A second one added: “Homie is about to enlist in the Marine Corps.”

Others pointed out the haircut made him look older, commenting: “Holy s*** he’s 40 already? D*** time flies,” with another fourth one saying: “Why’d they do this to him.”

His shocking haircut debuted shortly after the star attended the premiere of Marty Supreme at the New York Film Festival with his current girlfriend, reality TV star Kylie Jenner. According to The Independent, the film saw positive reviews from attendees.

During the screening, the actor shared some words: “This movie – in many ways, beyond being about Marty Mauser – is a love letter to New York.”

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What is Marty Supreme about?

Set in the 1950s, Marty Supreme shares the story of a young athlete named Marty Mauser and his dream of becoming a champion table tennis player. The film is a fictionalised movie inspired by the real life of American table tennis champion Marty Reisman, as reported by Radio Times.

Although Timothée revealed that the movie was coming out on Christmas Day, it seems that it only applies to the US and Canada. In the UK, the film will be out on January 1, 2026.

The star-studded cast also includes popular faces like Gwyneth Paltrow (as Kay Stone), Tyler Okonma a.k.a Tyler, the Creator (as Wally), Odessa A’zion (as Rachel), Fran Drescher (as Mrs Mauser), and Abel Ferrara.

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The Strictly Come Dancing star has just launched a partywear collection with Little Mistress and its packed with stunning looks

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Alongside starring in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing series, Vicky Pattison has been busy launching her new range of clothing at Matalan, including styles that are ideal for the upcoming party season. While these new pieces are relatively affordable, we’ve found a way to get a £45 frock from her new collection with Little Mistress for under £30.

The Sequin Knot Detail Mini Dress comes in sizes eight to 22 and is the ultimate festive party frock thanks to its gold sequin, glitzy finish. While it usually costs £45, deals website TopCashback is offering its new members a £15 bonus when they spend £15 or more on their first purchase. This means that shoppers can get the dress for £28.03.

To claim this deal, shoppers need to register as a new member on TopCashback – via this link – and then search for Matalan. Following this, click on ‘get cashback now’, which will redirect shoppers to Matalan where they can checkout as usual.

It’s crucial to remember that when checking out, fashion fans will initially pay the price tag displayed on the website. However, after seven working days, the cashback earned and the sign up bonus will appear in members’ TopCashback account ready for withdrawal.

The dress in question has a flattering V-neckline that nicely contrasts its long sleeves. With an A-line silhouette and regular fit the dress has ‘a comfortable, feminine shape’, enhanced by the waist knot tie, meanwhile its mini length has a playful element.

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With Christmas fast approaching, its look and price rivals high-street options such as Never Fully Dressed’s Silver Sequin T Shirt Dress, which costs £129 and is a bit more of a relaxed look with a twist – perfect for those who don’t particularly enjoy figure-fitting dresses.

For something with a high neck, Next’s Lipsy Silver Sequin Long Sleeve Wrap Skirt Mini Dress is £69 with gold sequins and a cinched-in waist.

Sharing just a few of these looks on Matalan’s Instagram, fans of Vicky were quick to share their love for the new pieces with one person commenting: “Love it all. Can’t wait for sequin season,” while someone else added: “Bloody beautiful collection, perfect for Christmas.”

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Having just launched, the dress has no reviews just yet although comments on social media make us think it’ll be well received. Our only worry, with sequin dresses, is that they can sometimes be a bit itchy. However, the dress has a lining, so that should prevent this. If it doesn’t, we’d suggest purchasing a slip to ensure the dress falls perfectly.

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• Search for Matalan and click ‘Get Cashback Now’.
• Shop and checkout as usual.
• Cashback will then track and appear in the buyer’s TopCashback account within seven working days of their purchase. The cashback will become payable (and available to withdraw and spend) after Matalan has paid TopCashback commission for the purchase.

Former Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten has spoken of the sadness and devastation eating disorders can cause and voiced fears the ‘heroin chic’ trend from the 90s is returning

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Victoria Beckham has revealed she has faced a lifelong struggle with an eating disorder after being body shamed at theatre school when she was a teen.

The Spice Girl turned fashion designer will open up about her ordeal for the first time in her new Netflix documentary, saying she had controlled her weight in an “incredibly unhealthy way”.

“I have been everything from porky posh to skinny posh, I mean, it’s been a lot and that’s hard,” said the 51-year-old star of being judged for her size over the years.

“I never spoke about it publicly, it really affects you. When you’re told constantly you’re not good enough. And I suppose that’s been with me my whole life.”

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Former Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten knows first hand the devastating impact of an eating disorder, having suffered with anorexia for 13 years. The star was hospitalised 21 times from the age of 12 to 19 and heartbreakingly told The Times last year: “I could be sitting here today with a husband and a child. I might not have had a heart attack at 18.”

Gemma, 41, grew up in the ’90s, a time when the term “heroin chic” became popular, with extremely thin fashion models placed on a dangerous pedestal. Like Victoria, she says, “My eating disorder stemmed from bullying.

“I couldn’t control what people were saying but I felt my weight was something I could control. I began my eating disorder journey at ten years old in 1994 and I remember the Spice Girls coming out around 1996.

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“It’s just so ironic and sad that these were powerful, go-getting women who me and many other girls around the world looked up to and aspired to be and yet I think three of them – Mel C has talked openly about an eating disorder, Geri has and now Victoria Beckham, it’s just really sad to think that those people I looked up to were struggling as well. It just goes to show that nobody knows the hidden battles between the success and the glamour and the glitz.”

The star told how Victoria’s description of a need for control resonated deeply. “I think it’s really brave that Victoria has spoken out,” said Gemma, who has been appeared in Doctors and Coronation Street.

“She’s very eloquent in saying about how an eating disorder is about control, which is a really important thing to get across in the narrative.

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“A lot of people misconstrue that an eating disorder is brought about by seeing images of thin people and magazines and social media. Yes, there is an element of that but ultimately it’s about losing control over something and feeling like the eating disorder is a way of getting control back.”

“Like she says in the article, people were just having opinions of her and she was losing sense of who she was and couldn’t control the narrative,” she added.

“The eating disorder tricks you into believing that there is something you can control but the ironic thing is that an eating disorder will make you lose control of everything. It’s such a sad and devastating mental health illness.”

Gemma is now the CEO of SEED, a charity service that provides support to people with eating disorders. Worryingly, she feels we are going backwards when it comes to the pressure women face to be skinny. “There’s a lot around pressure to be skinny again at the moment which is really scary,” she said.

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“I was talking about it to my friend, with the Montjaro jabs. In the ’90s and ’00s we were in our Kate Moss and Jodie Kidd era, ‘heroin chic’ was on the catwalk. It was this big narrative around how skinny and thin was beautiful.

“Then things progressed with body positivity and seeing larger models and people in our social streams and on television. All of a sudden I feel like the narrative is going back to: thin is how society is meant to be, especially for women.

Katie Price faced more financial woes as she was told to pay almost half her earnings to creditors after being declared bankrupt for a second time last year

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Katie Price is set to lose almost half of her monthly income from multiple companies to pay off creditors after a judge said she must reduce her “extravagant pattern of expenditure”.

The former glamour model was first declared bankrupt in 2019 and again last year. Both bankruptcies have since been discharged, but she remains the subject of a court order known as an income payments order (IPO) – meaning she must pay 40 per cent of her monthly income from several companies to the trustee of her bankruptcies until February 2027.

On Thursday, barristers for the trustee asked a specialist bankruptcy court to make a second IPO, which would see a further 10 companies pay 40% of Ms Price’s monthly income to the trustee for three years. The companies include media and entertainment firms, and the partnership which acts as Ms Price’s agent.

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Neither Ms Price nor any of the 10 companies were in attendance or represented at the hearing. But Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Stephen Baister said Ms Price had “every opportunity to appear and to make representations”.

Making the second IPO, he said: “The bankrupt’s expenditure seems to have exceeded her income, but that is only because she has adopted an extravagant pattern of expenditure, that of course she is now going to have to trim somewhat.”

He continued: “I will make the order for the reasons that the trustee of the bankruptcies seeks.”

The judge said that Ms Price now works as an influencer and has “enjoyed a considerable amount of success”, earning income “that by any standard would be regarded as significant”.

He also said that “very substantial sums remain that provide ample headroom” for Ms Price, despite the second IPO being made.

Rowena Page, for the trustee, told the court in written submissions that under the terms of the first IPO, Ms Price had to pay a lump sum of £25,000 and 34 monthly payments of £12,500 to the trustee.

But she continued that Ms Price had “failed to make the lump-sum payment due” and had “failed to discharge any of the monthly instalments she was ordered to make”.

Ms Page also said that more than £124,000 had been paid to the trustee by the companies covered by the first IPO. She added that the second IPO “should be granted for the benefit of Ms Price’s creditors”.

She said: “It is apparent that Ms Price earns sums significantly in excess of the sums required to meet her and her family’s reasonable domestic needs.”

After her first bankruptcy in November 2019, Ms Price was made bankrupt again in March 2024 over an unpaid tax bill worth more than £750,000.

The first IPO was made in February last year and covered Ms Price’s monthly income from four companies, including the adult entertainment website OnlyFans, with more added at a hearing in July last year. At that hearing, a judge also issued a warrant for Ms Price’s arrest after she failed to attend.

She was due to attend a public examination in August last year to face questions over her finances, but this was adjourned so she could attend a “private interview”. Both bankruptcies were then discharged earlier this year, but the IPOs remain in force as they were applied for before the bankruptcies ended.

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