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Katy Perry has been soldiering on with her world tour in the wake of her split from partner Orlando Bloom and was visibly emotional as she thanked fans for their support

A visibly moved Katy Perry struggled to hold back tears on stage as she expressed gratitude to her fans, in the wake of her split from Orlando Bloom.

The Pirates of the Caribbean actor, 48, has been sharing cryptic posts on Instagram since their relationship reportedly ended, as fans of the I Kissed A Girl singer fear history is repeating itself.

Despite the emotional turmoil of her ongoing separation from Orlando, Katy – who shares daughter Daisy Dove, four, with the British actor, has been soldiering on with her world tour – just like she did when her marriage to English comic Russell Brand came to an end.

Katy and the former Big Brother’s Big Mouth presenter tied the knot in October, but it was all over by December 2011, with Brand later admitting that although he “loved [Katy] so much,” he ultimately couldn’t see their relationship working out.

It later transpired that Katy received a text from her former husband telling her that he was filing for divorce just moments before she went on stage. The heartbreaking moment the mum-of-one had to fight back the tears and plaster on a smile was caught on camera for her documentary ‘Katy Perry: Part of Me’.

Discussing her marriage split the following year, Katy told Vogue magazine: “I haven’t heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me December 31, 2011. “

Sadly, it looks like Katy has found herself in a similar situation as she navigates heartbreak whilst on the road once again. News broke last week that Katy and Orlando had called it quits after a nine-year romance after weeks of rumours and speculation.

While Orlando jetted off to attend Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Italy, Katy has stayed committed to her tour. She was seen getting teary-eyed as she wrapped up her final show in Australia.

Making a heart with her fingers, the Roar hitmaker’s voice started to crack as she fought back tears to tell the crowd: “Thank you Australia for always being there for me. “

Katy and Orlando have ridden a rollercoaster of a relationship since their initial spark in 2016. Their romance became Insta-official in May 2016 with Katy posting a quirky snap of the pair donning robes at the ritzy Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc during the Cannes Festival in France.

After romancing for just over a year, they hit a pause in early 2017 but mended fences by 2018 and were engaged by Valentine’s Day 2019, moving in together within the same year. The engagement ring features a ruby flanked by eight white diamonds arranged to resemble a flower.

Katy flaunted the shimmering engagement ring in a Valentine’s Day Instagram post confirming Orlando’s proposal, as reported by The Daily Mail. Progressing in their journey, they were overjoyed by the arrival of their daughter Daisy Dove in August 2020.

Spotted for the last time in public at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party this past March, warning signs appeared that the couple was not their usual exuberant selves, with newly surfaced photos capturing a sorrowful hint from Katy, who appeared ‘practically indistinguishable.

On Sunday, June 22, Orlando was seen in Australia with their four year old daughter while Katy had back-to-back shows at the RAC Arena on June 22 and Monday, June 23. Although the pair weren’t snapped together, it seemed Orlando and Daisy might have popped over to see Katy.

Earlier in the month, an informant whispered to Page Six that the couple’s romance was essentially “over” and they were biding time until her world tour wraps up in December to announce their split. Another source confided to PEOPLE that Katy’s latest album ‘143’, which dropped in September, “caused some tension” between them, with Katy feeling “stressed” and “deeply frustrated” by the lukewarm response to her musical offering.

A source opened up to Us Weekly, revealing that “Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable. It’s not contentious at the moment. Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life. ” They labelled the supposed break up ‘a long time coming’, and purported their rapport ‘has been tense for months. ‘.

The Mirror has previously reached out to representatives for Katy and Orlando for comment.

Wimbledon 2025 has officially kicked off, and we’ve rounded up the best dressed celebrities who are serving up some amazing courtside looks including Rochelle Humes and Jessica Alba

Wimbledon is officially back for another year, and although we can’t wait to see who wins their next grand slam title, we’re also loving the courtside chic fashion the celebrities are serving up.

Featuring crisp tailoring, effortless summer dresses and classic linen, Wimbledon is one of the biggest social events of the year, and even has its own signature style.

We’re only two days in but the celebs are already acing the style game, and we’ve found exactly where to shop their sought-after outfits. From Frankie Bridge to Rochelle Humes and Jessica Alba, we’ve rounded up the best dressed celebrities and their winning looks.

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FRANKIE BRIDGE

Every year one colour in particular reigns supreme, and this year is no exception. White took over Wimbledon Day One, with Frankie Bridge sporting a stunning white pinstripe halter neck dress from Karen Millen. With its belted waist and flattering silhouette, this dress is perfect for any formal summer occasion.

To style it, we recommend keeping the dress as the star of the show and teaming monochromatic accessories with it, like Frankie.

SHOP EXACT LOOK: Premium Linen Viscose Pinstripe Halter Neck Belted Full Skirted Midi Dress, Karen Millen, currently £149. 50 here

EMMA LOUISE PROUDLOCK

Tailoring is always a safe bet when it comes to dressing for Wimbledon and Emma Louise Proudlock’s Nadine Merabi suit is a masterclass in summer suiting. The wide leg fit of the trousers helps to elongate the legs, while the subtle cinching in at the waistband of the blazer helps to create a gorgeous figure.

SHOP EXACT LOOK: Nicola White Blazer, £350 here and Charlotte White Trousers, £235 here, both Nadine Merabi

ROCHELLE HUMES

Opting for a classic Wimbledon whites look, Rochelle nailed the brief with her tailored two-piece set and wide brim hat. Playing around with different trends including 90s-style capri trousers, polka dots and micro wedge heels, Rochelle managed to look timeless and elegant while being right on trend for 2025.

SHOP EXACT LOOK: Cream Fitted Wool Jacket, De Savary London, £375 here and Virgo Drop Brim Hat, Lock Hatters, £695 here

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JESSICA ALBA

Wimbledon usually pulls in the A-list American celebrities, so it’s no surprise to see actress Jessica Alba make an appearance on Day 1 of the Championship. Jessica opted for a floaty, floral number from Poupette St Barth. The breezy blue midi is the perfect choice for the current London heatwave.

Unfortunately this dress is currently sold-out, but we’ve found a similar, and more wallet-friendly option to shop from Joe Browns instead.

SHOP SIMILAR: Blue Belle Floral Maxi Dress, Joe Browns, currently £30 here

ANGELA SCANLON

Straying away from the classic white, navy and green colour palette, Angela Scanlon opted for a gorgeous striped satin co-ord set from Serena Bute.A breezy matching set is a life-saver in the boiling London heat, and Angela proved you don’t have to comprimise on style to look chic in the heatwave.

A royal author has claimed that a close confidant of the late Queen questioned Meghan Markle’s relationship with Prince Harry and sent a warning about her

The late Queen’s cousin and confidant warned that Meghan Markle “could turn into nothing but trouble” and questioned her relationship with Prince Harry, according to explosive new claims.

It has been seven years since Harry and Meghan tied the knot at Windsor Castle in May 2018, in a fairytale wedding attended by the whole of the Royal Family.

But a royal author has now claimed that that a so-called close friend of the late Queen told her that she was suspicious of former actress Meghan’s motives before the Sussexes tied the knot in the grand ceremony, despite intially being impressed when she first came on the royal scene.

Writing on her Substack, Sally Bedell Smith claims that before her death, Lady Elizabeth Anson, a cousin of Elizabeth II and a high-society party planner, said that just days before the nuptials: “We hope but don’t quite think she is in love. We think she engineered it all.”

She is also said to have warned: “It’s worrying that so many people are questioning whether Meghan is right for Harry. The problem, bless his heart, is that Harry is neither bright nor strong, and she is both. ” And added: “Meghan is clearly brighter than Harry, but she has to be careful not to overshadow him. “

According to Bedell Smith, Lady Anson said that Meghan was “full of charm” as well as “intelligent and thoughtful” when she and Harry first became engaged in 2017.

But as the wedding approached several months later, she claims that relations between the Sussexes and the late Queen became rocky.

The Mirror has contacted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for comment. Meanwhile, a source close to the couple to MailOnline said the claims were “just gossip”. It comes as the author also claimed that Harry ‘blew’ his relationship with the late Queen in the lead-up to marrying Meghan Markle after making one major decision.

Bedell Smith said Lady Anson told her that the former monarch was left ‘dismayed’ about some of the arrangements being made for the wedding and had become “very worried” about her ‘weak’ and ‘besotted’ grandson.

She claims that the former monarch had been left shocked that Harry had asked the Archbishop of Canterbury to perform the ceremony without asking the Dean of Windsor first, and that the now Duke of Sussex thought his grandmother could just “do what she wants”.

According to Bedell Smith, Lady Anson said that due to this, Harry had “blown” his relationship with his grandmother. She writes that Lady Anson told her several months before the wedding: “She [the Queen] said she was really upset. I was shocked when the Queen told me this, how she was so saddened. I had no idea about the conversation, that he was rude to her for ten minutes.

“They had tea with her the day before yesterday. She was trying to find out about the wedding dress, and Meghan wouldn’t tell her. “

However, the author later claims that several weeks closer to the nuptials, Lady Anson told her that Harry and his grandmother had “patched things up” after he let her into the details of what they had planned for their wedding.

Lady Anson was the daughter of Thomas Anson, Viscount Anson, and his wife, Anne Bowes-Lyon, who would later become Princess Anne of Denmark when she remarried. She was a niece of the late Queen Mother and was a close friend of the Queen and responsible for arranging many of her private parties.

She founded the firm Party Planners in 1960 and went on to arrange events for a number of people in the royal houses as well as the Queen. Notable events Lady Anson planned include Sting’s wedding, Margaret Thatcher’s 70th birthday party and the Queen’s 80th birthday party.

In 2020, the late Queen made her a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, which is awarded to those having performed distinguished personal service to the monarch. Just months later she died at the age of 79.

Emma’s love life has become the talk of WImbledon and now Nick Kyrgios couldn’t resist stirring the pot

Nick Kyrgios has mischievously claimed Emma Raducanu is in the middle of a “love triangle” with fellow tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper.

The Aussie tennis ace made the bold comment with a grin while speaking on talkSPORT, where he’s now working after being dropped by the BBC.

Emma and Carlos have been the subject of light-hearted romance rumours recently, after the pair were spotted together multiple times from practice courts at Wimbledon to courtside support at the HSBC Championships.

The two 22-year-olds, who are set to play mixed doubles together at the US Open, also recently joined forces as brand ambassadors for Evian but when asked about the buzz around their friendship, Emma laughed it off and made it clear there’s no romance involved. “I’m really happy to be playing with him… we’re just good friends,” she said.

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That didn’t stop Kyrgios from stirring the pot this week, cheekily telling listeners: “I don’t know, I think it’s a love triangle! Draper, Alcaraz, Raducanu. They’re fighting over Raducanu I think, I’m not sure. ”

Referring to Emma’s smiley Wimbledon appearances, he added: “I think the outside [she looks happy]. I don’t know who’s making her happy. The tennis world loves a love story, they love to try and put two [players] together. But Emma is number one British female player at the moment, she’s doing fairly well.

“Obviously, winning a grand slam at 19 is never easy, it comes with a lot of expectations from the outside world. But, you know, as long as she’s happy. “

Earlier this week, Emma kicked off her Wimbledon 2025 campaign with a solid 6-3 6-3 win over fellow Brit Mimi Xu. She’s now set to face reigning 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova in the next round.

Meanwhile, Jack Draper begins his tournament against Sebastian Baez, and Emma is already off the mark after a tough battle with Fabio Fognini.

During a pre-Wimbledon press conference, Emma once again dismissed the swirling romance rumours with a laugh. Speaking about her upcoming doubles pairing with Alcaraz, she said: “No, it was fun yesterday. We were both on court with (water brand) Evian. ”

“Yeah, I’m really happy obviously to be playing with him. Yeah, we had a good time yesterday. ”

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When the inevitable question about romance came up, she smiled and replied: “We’re just good friends. ” The moderator swiftly wrapped up the topic, with Emma joking: “Way to wrap up! ”

Speaking fondly about their four-year friendship, she explained: “I’ve known him for years and actually in Wimbledon 2021, it was kind of the first time I started getting to know him… I remember he beat Stef [Tsitsipas] in the third round and it was like a big win, his breakout kind of win on a big stage… we were staying in touch for the whole time and yeah, it’s nice. ”

She added: “We have a good relationship still. He’s obviously overtaken me a lot, but it’s nice that we have that from a while ago.

“I think for all of us, we really kind of value those connections that we had from when we were young… when you become a bit more known or a bit more successful, you just find yourself reverting back to people you knew from a young age because you’re like, that’s a real genuine connection. ”

Former Loose Women star Carol McGiffin has slammed the ITV show and others including This Morning and Good Morning Britain as ‘rubbish’

Carol McGiffin hasn’t held back in her criticism of ITV’s daytime lineup, branding shows like Loose Women, This Morning, and Good Morning Britain as “rubbish” and out of touch with audiences.

Speaking on Dan Wootton’s Outspoken podcast, the former Loose Women regular, who appeared on and off between 2000 and 2023, slammed ITV for reportedly trying to win back viewers by bringing in influencers.

“They can stand there and say, ‘The reason that we’re suffering is because of online TV, people don’t watch TV anymore, they go online for news or entertainment or anything, or streaming services,’” she said. “Maybe it’s just because it’s rubbish and they just aren’t very good at it anymore. They don’t consider that. ”

Carol returned to Loose Women with high hopes, but was left disappointed. “When I went back to Loose Women, I thought, ‘This is great, we might be able to make Loose Women great again. ’ But it just proved completely impossible. ”

She added: “Sometimes, if I’ve ever seen anything on This Morning or on YouTube or whatever, you just think, ‘This is ridiculous! This is not popular. This is not what people want. ’”

Taking aim at ITV’s strategy, she said: “They really don’t know what people want, and they tell them what they want all the time and they give it to them and force it down their throats. ”

She also criticized ITV’s assumption that influencers would attract younger viewers: “A lot of young people never watch television… The fact that ITV thinks, ‘If we get all these young influencers on, everyone’s going to start watching daytime TV,’ is just ridiculous. ”

Addressing recent job cuts and shortened programming – Loose Women will air just 30 weeks a year from 2026 – Carol said she feels “really bad” for those affected but questioned the dramatic reactions from her former co-stars.

“The Loose Women are apparently raging about it – I haven’t spoken to any of them about it. They are like, ‘We were kept in the dark. ’ They never know what’s going on. Loose Women is the poor relation so is suffering the most. ”

She added: “I do feel for them, but I don’t buy into this, ‘All their worlds have fallen apart because this show has ended. ’ Hang on a minute – what did you expect? Did you think it was just going on forever? Especially in the way it is. ”

Carol’s comments come as ITV is making significant cuts to its daytime programming, including reducing the number of weeks that Loose Women and Lorraine air, as well as merging the production teams behind Lorraine, This Morning, and Loose Women.

These changes are part of a broader cost-cutting effort, which will also see some presenters like Andi Peters and Jeff Brazier no longer sent on location for competitions. The changes have led to staff redundancies and concerns about the future of the shows.

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The Oasis Live ’25 Tour is bringing together Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher, who has addressed speculation over soundchecks from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff this week

Soundchecks have been heard coming from the Principality Stadium lately ahead of Oasis’ first reunion gig at the venue in Cardiff. Liam Gallagher has since addressed speculation that he’s been rehearsing there with Noel Gallagher.

The song Cigarettes and Alcohol could be heard coming from the stadium on Monday, ahead of Friday’s opening night show on the Oasis Live ’25 Tour, as reported by WalesOnline. It sparked rumours that Liam and Noel have been there together to rehearse for their first shows in more than a decade.

Liam responded to a video of the apparent soundchecks on X yesterday. He wrote: “Mmm I’m not sure about the vocals there too aggressive he really needs to take a chill pill man he’s just so angry all the time I don’t know who he thinks he is as far as I’m concerned he’s just a bigmouth from up north. “

When asked by a fan to seemingly “confirm or deny” if it was him rehearsing, Liam replied on the platform: “I’ve been in my pool all day doing under water farts so it’s defo a recording from rehearsals unless there’s 2 of me which I’m absolutely 1 million per cent here for well there for as well. “

Liam however could be joking with fans, so it’s possible that the Gallagher brothers are in Cardiff already after all. His comment suggests that isn’t the case though.

Preparations at the Principality Stadium are already in full swing, highlighted by a seven-days-to-go video released last week. A comprehensive soundtrack is expected later this week.

Ahead of Oasis’ first comeback gig, the Mirror revealed just days ago that the band, which includes Liam, Noel, new drummer Joey Waronker and guitarists Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, are gearing up to ensure they sound their best on the tour.

A source told us: “With a new line up and it being such a huge first show, the boys will do some songs inside the venue too. Some tours would start with a smaller show or take a week or two to get into the groove again. “

They went on to say that the brothers want each show to be “massive”. The source continued by saying: “But there is no time for that and also Liam and Noel want every night to be massive. “

Further commenting on the tour, the source added: “This is such a huge comeback show and they are taking it very seriously. It all points to it being an incredible comeback tour. “