The sexiest man alive in 2025 was previously Jonathan Bailey’s berth.
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Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey has graced our screens once again as he returns to a familiar role with Wicked: For Good.
The second instalment of the film adaptation Wicked has been released in cinemas this month based on the smash hit musical. It is set during a time before The Wizard of Oz, following Elphaba’s unlikely friendship with Glinda and the events leading up to what we know from The Wizard of Oz.
Although not a direct prequel, many fans will see similarities and some questions answered. Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film has become a huge success, bringing with it once again Brigerton star, Lord Antohony Bridgerton – Jonathan Bailey.
According to People, the Bridgerton legend was named the sexiest man alive of 2025. But is he dating anyone currently and if so, who is it?
Is Jonathan Bailey married? Who is his partner?
Back in 2023, Jonathan Bailey confirmed he is in a relationship but had chosen to keep his partner’s identity private. In an interview with The Standard, he said he was in a relationship with a “lovely man”, adding his status was “not secret but private”.
He is not a couple. Prior to this, the actor was reportedly dating actor James Ellis, a fact that was never made public.
Bailey has maintained the privacy of all of his previous relationships, as well as his focus on his professional life on social media.
As the pair were seen kissing on red carpets and demonstrating their close bond during Jurassic World Rebirth, there was speculation about it. However, the pair’s confirmation that their relationship was purely platonic dispelled the rumors.
In Wicked and Wicked For Good, Jonathan Bailey plays a different character.
Jonathan portrays Winkie Prince Fiyero. He initially establishes a romantic relationship with Glinda before becoming a love interest.
After Elphaba cast a spell to protect him, something went wrong, and he eventually turns into a scarecrow. After he assisted Elphaba in fabricating her own death, the two escaped Oz and settled peacefully together.
The casting choice has gone down a treat with fans as one person wrote on Reddit: “So princely! Gorgeous! Masterful! Regal! Intense!”
Another penned: “I’m a fan of Bridgeton, but he was a REVELATION in this role.” As Long As You’re Mine in Part 2, I’m going to die.
A third added: “I am OB-SESSED with Johnathan Bailey in ‘Dancing Through Life’.”
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Jonathan Bailey can sing, right?
Yes, Jonathan Bailey has musical theater experience and can sing. The actor, who was 7 years old, began his acting career by playing Tiny Tim and Scrooge in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of A Christmas Carol.
He later appeared in numerous top West End productions, including Certain Young Men, American Psycho, and The Olivier Award-Winning Company.
Lily Phillips, the creator of the content, has opened up about being bisexual and how more comfortable she is with a woman when they “understand” one another more.
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Online creator Lily Phillips has opened up about her dating life and being bisexual(Image: ITV)
Lily Phillips has revealed that she is bisexual and envisions settling down with a woman. The content creator, known for her risky online stunts, has so far had few conversations about dating.
But while Lily often appears on screen with men, fans will now see a different side to her, as she explores dating women for the first time. “I think now, in the year 2025, it’s not that much different to dating straight people,” she told the Mirror. Lily added: “I think around bisexuality, people are more open these days.
“I’ve never felt any judgment from that, so to me, it’s just like dating boys.” Lily’s dating life will now be seen on ITV’s Blind Matchmakers, with the contestants completely blindfolded as they look for love. Unlike other shows such as Love Island and Too Hot to Handle, the contestants can only rely on voice, confidence, humour and the personality of the person they are meeting.
Speaking of being on the show, “It was great to see the other side,” according to the host, “I’ve been on more dates with men.” Lily acknowledges that her experience was fantastic, even though some people may find dating in the dark to be unfavorable.
You won’t ever find a connection like that with a man, she said, “I think women’s relationships are amazing.” We, in my opinion, understand one another more. You have sex, but you’re best friends with my ideal partner, and you’re also attracted to one another.
Lily and social media influencer Lani have undeniable chemistry, and Lily makes a connection during the episode. Has their relationship remained unrelated despite the show’s departure? We exchanged a few messages, but Lily stated, “Nothing more. She is wonderful and attractive.
She is a strong woman, and I believe she knows herself, which is admirable in addition to her gorgeous appearance. However, we haven’t exchanged anything more involving dates or anything similar. Lily asserts that despite this, she can see herself falling for a woman and not looking to settle down.
She continued, “I do believe there is a good chance that it might be a woman,” adding, “I’m very interested in women these days but not soon.” I really enjoy focusing on my career, but I don’t have the time or effort to do it right now because dating requires so much time and effort. When I begin dating, I want to put all of my efforts into that and provide for someone who needs and wants it.
I’m not dating because I’m being selfish at the moment. She admits that watching the show was “so bizarre” and that her senses grew throughout. You never realize how hesitant you are to move forward, she said of wearing a blindfold. However, participating was a no-brainer for Lily, who frequently receives negative reviews on social media for her antics because viewers didn’t realize the young woman who was in charge.
I adored the notion that there is no preconceived notion of how someone looks or what kind of biases exist behind it, Lily once said of the show. She continued, “I think it’s kind of like Blind Dates because it’s nice to date someone based on their personality and voice, not necessarily by how they look.” Lily said, “If you don’t like the way they look, they’re out of the picture, you’re dating as a woman in her early 20s.”
Dating apps now narrow down their search using around five images and a string of questions, including “Dream dinner guests” and “Describe your ideal Sunday” before even speaking with the person at the other end.
I personally find someone to be more attractive because I become more drawn to them and form a relationship with them. Although there are hundreds of men waiting to meet her, Lily acknowledges that her dating life is not all that it’s cracked up to be.
She described her quest for love as “challenged.” I don’t really date anyhow, in all truth, that much, Lily continued. I’ve never been on a date, and I’ve always felt like “This is going to be serious,” so I just assumed that someone would never date me because they knew what I do. But let’s go out for some drinks and have a good time.
“So definitely challenging, but we won’t quite cross that bridge yet,” he continued. Lily acknowledges that “people who she wouldn’t date” if they had no regard for her career or wouldn’t support her. I wouldn’t want to date them in any way because I don’t like living in that way.
Additionally, in addition to her lucrative adult content career, Lily is seen in her most vulnerable state. She said, “I think it’s always challenging to put yourself out there.” You’re putting yourself out there for people to pick apart, Lily continued, and that’s difficult. I don’t mind sharing my vulnerability with close friends and trusted friends, but posting it online is different. I believe that to be yourself and bear everything online or on television requires a lot of self-assurance and bravery for people to kind of put their two pence into.
But for Lily, who has amassed millions of followers on social media and OnlyFans, she admits it’s a “learned skill” to block out the hate. “I’ll always see like eighty per cent nice comments and obviously twenty per cent horrible,” she commented. She admits she tries to avoid reading any negative comments and avoids searching for her name on social media and Google. “It can be hard for me,” she admitted before shly adding: “I wouldn’t take advice from these people, so why take criticism from them?” Lily admits that she’s never criticised people on social media, so would struggle to absorb any hate she receives.
She said, “It typically comes from things like their own insecurities or jealousy.” But how does a person who has gained notoriety from her infamous adult videos manage her career? Lily explained: Just making sure I have a good circle around me, whether that’s friends and family who I can talk to confidently about anything I’m struggling with. Or even a lot of women in the industry, who will understand my concerns, which is really nice.
Everyone in the adult industry is just so welcoming and they all understand it because they all experience the same experiences.
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The comedian, who won I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, claimed he has been fighting the illness for some time and fears it will get worse.
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The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star opened up about his health issue (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
A former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant has been quietly managing a health condition, thanks to a discreet device. Earlier this year, Joe Pasquale stunned viewers and his good friend Bradley Walsh when he was unmasked as Maverick on Beat The Chasers.
The comedian admitted that it was difficult to answer the questions or conceal his identity, as well as his hearing issues, when he looked back on the experience.
He explained that because I’ve spent 40 years in front of speakers and heard so much music, shouting, and other noise, I’m going to be deaf.
They say it will probably get worse as you get older, but I now have a great pair of glasses with hearing aids in. “It’s an ongoing issue, and they say it’s going to get worse.
The only issue is that I can’t wear them in panto because the sound changes frequently, making it extremely quiet and loud for everyone to hear it.
You must set the stage’s speakers to a certain level and ensure that the speakers are loud enough for you to hear it. But I’m definitely going to be deaf, right?
I had a mask and balaclava on so I couldn’t hear anything, and because I’m deaf, they had to cut little holes in it because I’m deaf.
Joe was under strict surveillance on the program to keep his good friend Bradley, the Chasers, and viewers a secret.
He mentioned how secretly he went about making the arrangements while discussing how he had traveled extensively with Bradley, who he had known for 40 years, and how he had been touring with Brian Conley, Shane Richie, and Bradley.
He is aware of my movements inside and out. The producer advised me to remain calm because I speak very quickly and am physically aggressive. “Don’t move, just keep really still and talk very slowly so he doesn’t suspect it’s you,” I said. So I had to work it out quite a bit.
Fortunately, Joe managed to conceal himself, leaving Bradley “genuinely surprised” by his appearance.
He mentioned the possibility of returning to the program, and said he was hopeful about doing so at some point.
Joe is currently preparing to play the funny Frankie in Swansea Grand’s Aladdin panto.
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He said, “I’ve done Aladdin half a dozen times, I believe, when I talked about his return. I’m really looking forward to going back because I enjoy panto and did my first three pantos in Swansea Grand.
It’s just very exciting because it has all the digital sets, along with proper comedy, proper music, and proper singing and dancing.
Lady Victoria surprised him with a massive Christmas tree, which she claimed she had decorated herself, and Sir David Beckham has recreated his viral “be honest” moment with his wife.
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Sir David Beckham and his wife Lady Victoria recreated the viral “be honest” moment.
Sir David Beckham has recreated his viral ‘be honest’ moment with his wife Lady Victoria. The former footballer, 50, famously pushed his wife to tell viewers of his Netflix documentary the truth after she claimed to have come from a “working class” background despite being driven to school in a Rolls Royce.
On Sunday, the recently-knighted sports legend was seen alongside Victoria as she unveiled the massive Christmas tree in their multi-million pound London house, which she claimed to have decorated herself. She told her followers: “The tree is ready. Feeling like an overachiever, I can’t lie. It’s a big tree. We’ve never been so ready for Christmas. Ready for David’s…”
David turned his head around the door just as he did in the documentary. He remarked, “Be sincere”! before asking, “Did you really decorate that tree?” Victoria responded, “Is that a nice surprise?” and he responded, “Very nice, Mrs. Claus!”
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You two are too adorable, they say. One fan complained about how her voice sounded when she heard him. “Literally my favorite couple,” added a second. Thirdly, “The be honest is so iconic now.”
Fashion designer Victoria, 51, met footballer David when she was at the height of her pop star fame with the Spice Girls almost 30 years ago, and they went on to have Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, as well as 14-year-old Harper together.
She took to social media shortly after David received the monarch’s knighthood for his contributions to sport and charitable causes at Windsor Castle last month.
She remarked, “David, you’ve always been so proud to represent your country since I first met you 28 years ago.” No one will forever cherish your honor, whether you’re playing on or off the field, and no one will respect or love England more.
You are still the same kind, devout, hardworking person I met nearly 30 years ago as well as your most amazing husband and father. Despite all of your accomplishments, you are still the same. Never have I felt more proud than I am today. We all adore you dearly, sir @davidbeckham xxxxx.
Following the announcement that the footballer player would at last receive the dream accolade, his partner shared a heartfelt message on Instagram. She wrote next to a photograph of her hugging her husband: “You’ve always been my knight in shining armour, but now it’s official. Sir David Beckham!
What a privilege, I can’t help but be proud of you. Your commitment to the things that matter most, including your family, your job, your passions, and most importantly, your country, has never faltered.
“The way you’ve touched so many lives with kindness and humility over the years speaks volumes about the man you are and continue to inspire us every day. But I’m so, so proud to call you mine before all else. I’m so in love with you.
David himself was also moved when the announcement was made, telling PA: “Growing up in east London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British, I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour.
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He continued, “I’m so fortunate to be able to do the work I do, and I’m grateful to be recognized for the work I do that gives me so much fulfillment.
“It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment for me to share with my family.” The sports star had been widely tipped for the honour and was reportedly set to receive a knighthood in 2022, but leaked emails from 2017 in which he purportedly criticised the honours system and its committee scuppered those plans.
Cruz, the youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, did not explain how he injured his pinky finger to fans when he posted a picture of it on Instagram this weekend.
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Cruz Beckham is continuing to launch his music career(Image: cruzbeckham/Instagram )
Cruz Beckham, who is still promoting his musical career, has revealed he injured himself in a horrifying way.
David and Victoria Beckham’s youngest son shared a photo of his bandaged pinky finger on his Instagram Stories on Sunday. The snap shows the bloodied finger wrapped in a white dressing.
While Cruz, 20, didn’t explain how he suffered the injury, he simply added a peace sign emoji over the image. It comes as the young singer continues launching his music career – and just days ago, he shared a video in which his mum Victoria sang a Spice Girls hit, Mamma, while he played the guitar.
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Many people speculated after the performance whether Victoria has since changed her mind about reprising her Posh Spice role in a potential reunion. The 51-year-old designer belted out the pop classic while lying sprawling on her sprawling sofa and covering her legs with a blanket over her legs to fend off the winter chill. Cruz also played the guitar to accompany her vocals.
Fans didn’t waste any time commenting on the Instagram post to see what they thought of the two of them said in the touching moment. I adore this so much, one person wrote. Posh can sing, you see.
Another person praised the beauty and sweetness of sharing. “Practicing for the tour mama” was another word that was written. One more phrase: “Everything is a result of seeing Victoria sing her best song again.”
She reportedly responded to a question about whether she would consider reuniting with her former girl band by saying, “absolutely not.” She continued, “I won’t be touring.” She continued, “People keep asking me about a Spice Girls reunion, but I’m so focused on my family and the business.”
Jackie Apostel, Cruz’s girlfriend, shed a lot of tears as she watched him perform live on stage earlier this month. The 29-year-old songwriter sang tracks from her upcoming album while playing a recent gig and was clearly moved.
Jackie was captured filming proudly while wiping her eyes as Cruz performed in a video posted to Instagram. The aspiring musician thanked the audience for coming back after the performance, saying, “That was a fun one. More music and more gigs are coming soon, I suppose.
Cruz, who has been working hard to carve out his own path in music away from his famous parents, has made quite a statement with his latest releases. However, his debut singles, Optics and Lick The Toad, have raised eyebrows among fans over their explicit nature – with themes of “drugs and sex”.
Cruz sings in Optics, “I love me some mushrooms and good head and an erotic 69,” while taking a thousand selfies in your bed. You want to know how it looks, I want to know how it feels, the chorus says in high fashion, “Stay high fashion, no comedown, no crashing.”
Cruz sings, “Let me take a lick of you mother nature, imma take a lick,” topping off the edgy theme. Let me take a hit from your mother nature, mama.
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Cruz is determined to prove his talent on his own terms despite having the birth of the son of world leaders. He has collaborated with The Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard to create his album by performing in various small venues. Songs include Yeah Yeah Yeah, John Lennon, Tie Don’t Fit, For Your Love, and Waste Your Pain.
Chris McCausland, a gay comedian, revealed that his wife Patricia “doesn’t ask” him any questions about the difficulties of marriage.
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Chris McCausland opened up about the difficulties of navigating marriage as a blind man and revealed that his wife “doesn’t ask” him a number of questions.
The comic, known for his observational wit on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, and Strictly Come Dancing, discussed his marriage to Patricia Azure in his recently released memoir, Keep Laughing.
The 48-year-old met Patricia at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2005 after losing his sight in his early 20s as a result of a genetic condition. After the couple tied the knot in 2012, they eventually settled into a life together despite his declining vision.
Although their relationship has endured, Chris acknowledges that Patricia has had to give up some aspects of her typical married life because he is unable to fully share them.
According to him, Patricia’s marriage to a blind person indicates that, in some ways, she has had to give in to my blindness, as well as other aspects of her life.
The comedian claimed that Patricia, who was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, has never been able to fully appreciate the stunning landscapes of her home. He doesn’t understand what she says visually, but she does, too, by describing the “beautiful clear blue skies” and the “vibrant colors and intricate mosaic pavements.”
He jokes that “it is just hot, really hot, really hot, and I had sunstroke at the Reading Festival, so you can imagine how I’m going to deal with that.”
Chris claims the couple can’t walk around an art gallery talking about paintings and Patricia can’t take him to the ballet because of sacrifices that go beyond the holidays. Unfortunately, his blindness has altered even more intimate relationships.
He wrote, “She can’t even ask me the question, “Do my hair look okay?” that wives frequently ask husbands when getting ready to leave the evening. Does this pair of shoes match this top? Does this make my bum look big?
The Strictly winner, however, acknowledged that he would never be able to provide her with the answer she needed. What do I tell that? Sweetheart, I don’t know. Things do tend to feel bigger than they appear.
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She used to ask me what I thought she looked like, but she doesn’t ask me anymore because I never really had a satisfactory response for her.
Although Chris can mentally represent her face, he labels it as a hazy image. He continued, “I do know what she looks like, kind of, but it’s not something I can sit and describe in detail in my mind, even if I had the vocabulary to do so, which I don’t.”
