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Exclusive: Liam and Noel Gallagher have both undergone strict medicals “like an astronaut going into space” ahead of the tour prompting much-needed changes

IT was all about cigarettes and alcohol when Oasis went on tour back in the 90s. But times have changed and Liam and Noel Gallagher are on a health kick ahead of their upcoming stadium gigs.

The brothers had to have thorough examinations and testing to secure insurance for the concerts – with promoters unwilling to take the risk over the reported £500million payday.

Insiders say the level of scrutiny over the duo’s wellbeing was “like an astronaut going into space” due to the high value of the tour. Both received personalised advice and offers of any useful treatments to ensure minimal risk to the shows, while being reminded of the need not to “over indulge”.

As one source added: “It’s going to be a lot different to the 90s – most rock and roll fun is banned!”

The Oasis Live 25 shows kick off in Cardiff in July after instantly selling out. Noel, 57, and Liam, 52, were notorious hellraisers back in the 90s, though Noel said two years ago that he quit drugs for good in 1998.

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In 2018, Liam told GQ magazine: “I booze it – don’t really do much of the other stuff [drugs]… I’ll never be f***ing sober… I’ve been sober for six months once, and it’s f***ed. Being sober drove me to drink.”

But in more recent years Liam appears to have thrown himself into healthy regimes, getting up at 4am and eating porridge for breakfast.

He said recently: “Then if I’m feeling really rock ’n’ roll, I’ll have some almonds on it and a bit of honey.”

Liam even suggested he was off the booze on social media. He wrote: “I’m good. Not interested in booze at the moment. I’ve had enough.” He also revealed he was cutting back on the ciggies. “When I’m singing, there’s no smoking and I don’t drink dairy on the day,” he said.

The pair were recently seen together for the first time in 16 years as they shot a new promo campaign for Adidas. In the past they have each released their own Adidas trainers and Noel has spoken about their footwear obsession.

Liam looked in great spirits as he partnered up with his brother, dressed in a signature green parka. He told fans: “It was more a video kind of thing like a mini film and word on the street it was BIBLICAL. I just get in and out I don’t hang around looking at the screen I’ll see it when you cats see it.”

He also said he is desperate to get performing live with Oasis again. “The stage is my safe space it’s where I get a bit of peace n quiet,” he wrote.

The full line-up is expected to be Liam, Noel, Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and newcomer Joey Waronker on drums.

ITV Emmerdale star Laura Norton has opened up about Joe Tate’s harrowing scene as he was pushed from a bedroom window in Thursday night’s cliffhanger ending – but who did it?

As soap cliffhangers go, it was quite the jawdropper.

Tonight (Thursday, 8 May), Emmerdale fans watched as villainous Joe Tate was pushed from a bedroom window and landed face down on the concrete below. It was a grisly comeuppance that many in the Dales may have felt he deserved after his part in the recent limo crash, which killed off three huge names.

But which one of Emmerdale’s grieving characters gave him the potentially fatal shove?

Ever since Who Shot JR and Who Killed Dirty Den, soaps have loved a good old-fashioned revenge whodunnit. And the one thing more fun than watching it all play out is getting to be one of the suspects – as actress Laura Norton, aka Kerry Wyatt, can attest.

Her character lost her daughter Amy (played by Natalie Ann Jamieson) after Joe (played by Ned Porteus) drugged Noah Dingle, causing him to stumble onto the road and send the limo plunging into a frozen lake in the soap’s biggest stunt for years.

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“Kerry definitely has good reason to kill Joe and get revenge,” Laura teases. “We know she’s a loose cannon and unpredictable. Her daughter was all Kerry had.”

Emmerdale is keeping tight-lipped on whether Joe makes a recovery. But Laura’s character is one of a handful of suspects that will come under the microscope in the coming days and weeks. Could she be the one who gave him the push?

It turns out Laura was pretty miffed with Joe’s storyline in real life too, as the other victims were Suzy Merton (played by Martelle Edinborough) and Leyla Harding (played by Roxy Shahidi). That’s the same Roxy who is her real life best friend and who she no longer gets to hang out with every day on set.

“Roxy is one of my best mates, you know, it was hard dragging her across the ice in those scenes after the crash!” says Laura, 43. “It was just genuinely emotional. We sobbed when we found out Roxy was going and Natalie – my on-screen daughter.

“There was one scene where Natalie was supposed to be completely out of it in a hospital bed and I had to come in and hold her and cuddle her – and she was crying her eyes out.

“The crew were saying you’re not going to be able to do that on a take, you’re supposed to be dead!

“But we were just so emotional because you play mother and daughter. Even weirdly, she feels like my little girl, even though there’s not that massive age gap in real life.“

But the ITV soap, which Laura first joined back in 2012, hasn’t just given Laura good friends, it’s given her a family too – she met her actor fiancé of seven years, Mark Jordon, 60, on set and they now have two beautiful children, Jesse, four, and two-year-old Ronnie.

“A huge chunk of my life has been Emmerdale,” she says. “A lot has happened to me.”

The Newcastle-born actress and Mark got engaged in 2018 but have yet to set a date. “Things just kept getting in the way. And then we had children. It will happen when the time is right,” says Laura.

The delay in tying the knot has been due to having far more important priorities. Both children have a rare genetic condition called Usher Syndrome that is currently incurable.

Jesse and Ronnie were born deaf, which is a symptom of Usher Syndrome, and wear hearing aids. It also causes retinitis pigmentosa or RP, a disease of the retina cells leading to night blindness, tunnel vision and, eventually, a total loss of vision.

“It tends to be teenage years, around 14 and 15, when they could be affected,” says Laura. “So we’ve got this ticking time bomb. And that’s why Mark and I are just doing as much fundraising and awareness as we can. That’s our focus. The challenges we’ll meet is when the vision starts to be affected but we’re a good hopefully ten years away from that now.”

For now, the couple are focused on finding a cure for their children’s condition. As patrons of the charity Cure Usher, they have placed their faith in genetic eye diseases expert Mariya Moosajee, Professor of Molecular Ophthalmology at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute in London.

Laura says: “The science is there, the talent is there. The funding isn’t because it’s a rare condition and no one’s heard of it. She’s not getting the funding, but she thinks she’s about 10 years away from finding it.”

The children’s condition was down to unlucky genetics. “I’ve been a carrier and never known about it,” explains Laura. “Mark was a carrier and never knew. [So] we met each other. We had a baby.

“We were both told there was a 75% chance our children wouldn’t inherit it.”

The odds may have been in their favour, but the outcome was not. But Laura was already pregnant with Ronnie when Jesse was diagnosed. “They asked me if I wanted to find out about the risks of Ronnie having the condition – while I was pregnant,” she recalls.

“And I was like, no, because it wouldn’t make any difference. I knew in my heart that she did have Usher syndrome just like Jesse.

“Even though the nurses were saying, ‘Don’t worry, the odds are on your side’ – [but] I just knew. I don’t know whether that is my female intuition….”

Laura had her best friend on set – until recently – to help her through the long, gruelling hours, but the actress takes some comfort in knowing her children both have a friend at their side for life.

“There is that small consolation that they have each other. They will never feel alone, and I am so grateful for that”, she says. “I think it was all meant to be. I know have these two beautiful children….and they’re going to [always] have somebody to go through it with.“

Every few weeks the children have their ear mold replaced. “Jesse goes for colours to match whatever superhero he is into at the time. At the moment they are green for the hulk,” reveals Laura.

“Ronnie got pink ones. And when we were at the audiologist the other day, Jesse picked Ronnie’s hearing aids up and went, ‘these are her Barbie ears’.”

While Laura has long days filming her current Emmerdale storylines, Mark is holding the fort at home. “Mark is at home with the kids but he’s got something coming up workwise next month which is exciting,” she says.

“He’s an amazing dad, I came home the other day and the kids were so happy – knackered though and filthy because he takes them out all day. I’ve learnt a lot from him as a parent. I mean he’s been there and done it once before.“

Mark was previously married to Happy Valley actress Siobhan Finneran, with whom he has two children, Poppy, 24, and Joseph, 26.

“The young Jordan siblings are very close to the older ones,” says Laura. “They are very close to their half-brother and half sister. They absolutely love Poppy and Jo. It was weird. Even when they were tiny, they knew they were related.

“We had friends coming round all the time, some a similar age to Poppy and Joseph, but they just knew they were family.”

Laura first met Mark when he joined Emmerdale as Daz Spencer, the brother of Kerry’s boyfriend Dan. ”Mark was only on set three or four weeks,” she recalls.

“Then we didn’t see each other for a really long time. And then he came back to Emmerdale for a bit, and we became friends – we were on the phone a lot – but not in a million years did I think we’d end up together. I couldn’t imagine my life without him now. He is phenomenal.”

It was her best friend Roxy who also helped Laura get in the “best shape of her life.” Viewers will have noticed Laura is noticeably slimmer than when she first appeared as ‘trashy tart with a heart’ Kerry.

Laura explains, “One day after a long day filming she took me to a Hot Yoga class. Roxy is a yoga teacher herself and Yoga fanatic.

“It was hilarious – we ended up holding hands at the end of it. Afterwards, said ‘I’m not going back. I’ll just do it myself’ because she’s a control freak. I got addicted to it and went back and was going any time I could for a year!”

Mark meanwhile is planning his exercise fix of sorts, by doing a wing walk in July – strapping himself to a wing of a plane – with a few of the Emmerdale lads to raise money for a charity helping fight Usher Syndrome.

It’s going to be terrifying – but at least he’s not taking the plunge, like poor old Joe.

Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham are said to be in an alleged feud with the Beckham family as the couple navigate their relationship with Romeo and his girlfriend Kim Turnball – who Brooklyn is said to have dated

Celebrity couple Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham are once again engulfed in family feud rumours after the couple failed to show up for David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations.

According to sources, the couple opted not to attend the birthday bash in London earlier this month after Brooklyn discovered his brother Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who Brooklyn is thought to have had a brief relationship with, was going to be at the event. Insiders claim Brooklyn felt his family “chose” Romeo’s needs over his.

And relationship therapist Danny Zane thinks Nicola, 30, is “caught in the middle”. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Danny, from North London Therapy, says: “She’s probably caught in the middle. It can’t be easy for her to navigate family gatherings where Kim is around, considering the history between her and Brooklyn. She probably feels uncomfortable about it all, trying to maintain calm and composed, while keeping her own feelings in check.”

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Brooklyn, now going by Peltz-Beckham, has insisted before that “everyone gets along”. But speculation hasn’t stopped – especially after the couple skipped the 2025 Met Gala, one of fashion’s biggest nights, following backlash over not attending David Beckham’s 50th birthday party. Insiders claimed the pair pulled out due to renewed scrutiny over the alleged family drama.

The Beckham family celebrated the footballer’s birthday on three occasions – an intimate family event at their Cotswolds home, a trip to France and the final event – a boozy dinner party held in Notting Hill, London.

Danny adds: “Being in the public eye intensifies the pressure on celebrity family dynamics, making it even harder to remain composed and friendly. The Beckhams are likely already prioritising communication and unity within the family to prevent media influence from dividing their family.”

Brooklyn and Nicola had reportedly jetted into London for the final night of celebrations but ultimately failed to turn up, allegedly leaving David “heartbroken”. Kim, 24, was there as the girlfriend of Romeo, 22, and is said to be the reason behind the brothers’ no longer being on speaking terms.

In their late teens, Kim formed a close trio with Brooklyn and Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie, whom she befriended soon after he moved to London. Aside from spending time as a group, Brooklyn and Kim also spent a lot of time as a duo and were pictured enjoying lunch together in 2016, with many sources claiming that they were dating.

In 2017 – the year after she was rumoured to be linked to Brooklyn – Kim then started dating Rocco, but Brooklyn didn’t end the friendship and was often seen happily third-wheeling them.

The family remains firm in dispelling rumours that Brooklyn dated Kim, and Cruz Beckham recently weighed in on the discussion. In a now deleted post, a fan wrote in response to a photo of Kim and Romeo: “It’s appropriate to date your brother’s ex too? Cool.” Before the post disappeared, Cruz reportedly stated: “Brooklyn and Kim never dated.”

Discussing their brotherly bond, relationship therapist Danny adds: “It’s bound to stir up some awkward feelings and maybe a bit of jealousy too. Romeo is likely to be feeling excited about his new relationship with Kim, but be worrying about how Brooklyn feels. It must be challenging to balance his feelings for Kim with the potential tension it could create with his brother.”

The Mirror has contacted Nicola and Brooklyn’s representatives for comment.

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Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham are said to be in an alleged feud with the Beckham family as the couple navigate their relationship with Romeo and his girlfriend Kim Turnball – who Brooklyn is said to have dated

Celebrity couple Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham are once again engulfed in family feud rumours after the couple failed to show up for David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations.

According to sources, the couple opted not to attend the birthday bash in London earlier this month after Brooklyn discovered his brother Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who Brooklyn is thought to have had a brief relationship with, was going to be at the event. Insiders claim Brooklyn felt his family “chose” Romeo’s needs over his.

And relationship therapist Danny Zane thinks Nicola, 30, is “caught in the middle”. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Danny, from North London Therapy, says: “She’s probably caught in the middle. It can’t be easy for her to navigate family gatherings where Kim is around, considering the history between her and Brooklyn. She probably feels uncomfortable about it all, trying to maintain calm and composed, while keeping her own feelings in check.”

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Brooklyn, now going by Peltz-Beckham, has insisted before that “everyone gets along”. But speculation hasn’t stopped – especially after the couple skipped the 2025 Met Gala, one of fashion’s biggest nights, following backlash over not attending David Beckham’s 50th birthday party. Insiders claimed the pair pulled out due to renewed scrutiny over the alleged family drama.

The Beckham family celebrated the footballer’s birthday on three occasions – an intimate family event at their Cotswolds home, a trip to France and the final event – a boozy dinner party held in Notting Hill, London.

Danny adds: “Being in the public eye intensifies the pressure on celebrity family dynamics, making it even harder to remain composed and friendly. The Beckhams are likely already prioritising communication and unity within the family to prevent media influence from dividing their family.”

Brooklyn and Nicola had reportedly jetted into London for the final night of celebrations but ultimately failed to turn up, allegedly leaving David “heartbroken”. Kim, 24, was there as the girlfriend of Romeo, 22, and is said to be the reason behind the brothers’ no longer being on speaking terms.

In their late teens, Kim formed a close trio with Brooklyn and Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie, whom she befriended soon after he moved to London. Aside from spending time as a group, Brooklyn and Kim also spent a lot of time as a duo and were pictured enjoying lunch together in 2016, with many sources claiming that they were dating.

In 2017 – the year after she was rumoured to be linked to Brooklyn – Kim then started dating Rocco, but Brooklyn didn’t end the friendship and was often seen happily third-wheeling them.

The family remains firm in dispelling rumours that Brooklyn dated Kim, and Cruz Beckham recently weighed in on the discussion. In a now deleted post, a fan wrote in response to a photo of Kim and Romeo: “It’s appropriate to date your brother’s ex too? Cool.” Before the post disappeared, Cruz reportedly stated: “Brooklyn and Kim never dated.”

Discussing their brotherly bond, relationship therapist Danny adds: “It’s bound to stir up some awkward feelings and maybe a bit of jealousy too. Romeo is likely to be feeling excited about his new relationship with Kim, but be worrying about how Brooklyn feels. It must be challenging to balance his feelings for Kim with the potential tension it could create with his brother.”

The Mirror has contacted Nicola and Brooklyn’s representatives for comment.

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BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball – who has returned to the radio station for a new Saturday afternoon show – will host VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember for the BBC tonight

Presenter Zoe Ball will be back on TV later tonight as the 80th anniversary celebrations for VE Day continue. She will follow in the footsteps of Sophie Raworth who led the BBC’s coverage of the special occasion earlier this week.

Zoe, 54, will front VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember from 8pm until 10.10pm on BBC One this evening. It will showcase a concert from Horse Guards Parade in London and has been described as the “finale” of the celebrations.

Her involvement with the special comes after she returned to BBC Radio 2 just days ago to launch her new Saturday afternoon show. Zoe had hosted the station’s weekday breakfast show for six years before leaving in December. She had announced her departure weeks prior after an extended absence last summer, which came following the death of her late mother Julia Peckham in April last year.

Ahead of her return to TV tonight, there’s been renewed interest in Zoe’s life off-screen. There’s been no update on her dating life, with her thought to be single, but the Mirror has now taken a look back at her previous relationships.

Fatboy Slim

Zoe had a high-profile relationship with musician Norman Cook, now 61 – better known as Fatboy Slim – after meeting whilst both in Ibiza in 1998. The presenter was out there hosting BBC Radio 1’s breakfast show from the island.

She got married to the DJ the following year and their son Woody Cook, now 24, was born in 2000. The couple then briefly split in 2003 after she had an affair. She told the Mirror in 2012: “It was a mix of everything. I wasn’t happy.”

Zoe reflected: “[We] met in Ibiza and lived this crazy, party life and got married within a year. Then we had Woody and suddenly I was all settled down. I thought ‘do know each other?’ […] Reality hit me hard when we started a family.”

She ended up reconciling with Norman though and their youngest child Nelly Cook, now 15, was then born in 2010. Six years later, the couple however announced back in 2016 that they had decided to separate after 18 years together.

The exes have remained on good terms over the years. As previously reported, Zoe told Red magazine in 2020: “[Norman] is such a good friend and a good guy. It’s not always been easy and it’s taken time. He’s been through a lot, I’ve been through a lot, but now we’re in a great place as parents together.”

Zoe and Norman were said to be spending “more time” together last year following the loss of her mother. A source told OK! magazine in September: “Zoe has really struggled these past few months as she copes with the loss of her mum and just lots of changes in her life. And despite them splitting up, Norman is the one person she can still rely on and he has been her rock, as he always is.”

Speaking to the Mirror recently, their son Woody dismissed any suggestion of a rekindled romance though. Asked how his family are doing, he said: “It’s pretty good, for a half-estranged family unit. Not a lot of turmoil at the moment. We are very excited, the four of us. Not that we are actually ‘a family’. They are still very much not together. As much as the papers keep trying to insinuate they’re back together. Just to clarify that!”

Billy Yates

Following the end of her long-term relationship with her ex Norman, radio host Zoe began a romance with camera operator Billy Yates in 2017. The pair are said to have been friends for years before their relationship developed.

Billy was said to have given Zoe a “new lease on life”. Just months into their romance though, it was announced that he had died, aged 40. It was later reported that Billy had taken his own life and Zoe’s paid tribute in the years since.

Remembering him on Desert Island Discs in 2020, she said: “He had lived with depression for a huge chunk of his life. It’s so hard to sit and watch someone you love and care for struggle with mental health.” She shared: “Losing him was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with in my life.”

Zoe continued: “I think something that’s really important to share [is] that there is hope. There is help available, there are ways, we’re still learning. For some people, the drugs work. For some people that isn’t the case. But I think it’s so isolating to be trapped in your mind like that, where you doubt yourself, you doubt everything you’ve ever known. You doubt your family love you. You doubt that your friends care for you.”

She added: “I don’t want people to remember him for how he died. I want people to remember Billy for how he lived his life. He was so full of love. He would help anyone in need. He was always there for all his friends. He brought so much [into our lives]. He loved to dance and he loved to laugh.”

Just days ago, she reflected on the loss on the anniversary of his death. Alongside a photo of her late partner, she wrote on Instagram: “8 years forever in our hearts Billface #mateswithyates.” She included emojis of a rose, stars and a heart.

Michael Reed

Zoe is said to have begun dating model Michael Reed towards the end of 2017. A source told the Sun in December that year: “She has had a tough time of it this year so deserves some happiness. It is early days with Michael but Zoe seems quite taken with him.”

Two years later, there was speculation that they had split up though the couple are now thought to have remained together after then. It was subsequently reported four years later that they had ended their relationship in 2023.

A source told the Sun two years ago: “Zoe is gutted.” They went on to say: “[They] started spending a lot less time together, went away on separate holidays and drifted apart. Now it seems the relationship has finally run its course.”

If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch.

BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball – who has returned to the radio station for a new Saturday afternoon show – will host VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember for the BBC tonight

Presenter Zoe Ball will be back on TV later tonight as the 80th anniversary celebrations for VE Day continue. She will follow in the footsteps of Sophie Raworth who led the BBC’s coverage of the special occasion earlier this week.

Zoe, 54, will front VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember from 8pm until 10.10pm on BBC One this evening. It will showcase a concert from Horse Guards Parade in London and has been described as the “finale” of the celebrations.

Her involvement with the special comes after she returned to BBC Radio 2 just days ago to launch her new Saturday afternoon show. Zoe had hosted the station’s weekday breakfast show for six years before leaving in December. She had announced her departure weeks prior after an extended absence last summer, which came following the death of her late mother Julia Peckham in April last year.

Ahead of her return to TV tonight, there’s been renewed interest in Zoe’s life off-screen. There’s been no update on her dating life, with her thought to be single, but the Mirror has now taken a look back at her previous relationships.

Fatboy Slim

Zoe had a high-profile relationship with musician Norman Cook, now 61 – better known as Fatboy Slim – after meeting whilst both in Ibiza in 1998. The presenter was out there hosting BBC Radio 1’s breakfast show from the island.

She got married to the DJ the following year and their son Woody Cook, now 24, was born in 2000. The couple then briefly split in 2003 after she had an affair. She told the Mirror in 2012: “It was a mix of everything. I wasn’t happy.”

Zoe reflected: “[We] met in Ibiza and lived this crazy, party life and got married within a year. Then we had Woody and suddenly I was all settled down. I thought ‘do know each other?’ […] Reality hit me hard when we started a family.”

She ended up reconciling with Norman though and their youngest child Nelly Cook, now 15, was then born in 2010. Six years later, the couple however announced back in 2016 that they had decided to separate after 18 years together.

The exes have remained on good terms over the years. As previously reported, Zoe told Red magazine in 2020: “[Norman] is such a good friend and a good guy. It’s not always been easy and it’s taken time. He’s been through a lot, I’ve been through a lot, but now we’re in a great place as parents together.”

Zoe and Norman were said to be spending “more time” together last year following the loss of her mother. A source told OK! magazine in September: “Zoe has really struggled these past few months as she copes with the loss of her mum and just lots of changes in her life. And despite them splitting up, Norman is the one person she can still rely on and he has been her rock, as he always is.”

Speaking to the Mirror recently, their son Woody dismissed any suggestion of a rekindled romance though. Asked how his family are doing, he said: “It’s pretty good, for a half-estranged family unit. Not a lot of turmoil at the moment. We are very excited, the four of us. Not that we are actually ‘a family’. They are still very much not together. As much as the papers keep trying to insinuate they’re back together. Just to clarify that!”

Billy Yates

Following the end of her long-term relationship with her ex Norman, radio host Zoe began a romance with camera operator Billy Yates in 2017. The pair are said to have been friends for years before their relationship developed.

Billy was said to have given Zoe a “new lease on life”. Just months into their romance though, it was announced that he had died, aged 40. It was later reported that Billy had taken his own life and Zoe’s paid tribute in the years since.

Remembering him on Desert Island Discs in 2020, she said: “He had lived with depression for a huge chunk of his life. It’s so hard to sit and watch someone you love and care for struggle with mental health.” She shared: “Losing him was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with in my life.”

Zoe continued: “I think something that’s really important to share [is] that there is hope. There is help available, there are ways, we’re still learning. For some people, the drugs work. For some people that isn’t the case. But I think it’s so isolating to be trapped in your mind like that, where you doubt yourself, you doubt everything you’ve ever known. You doubt your family love you. You doubt that your friends care for you.”

She added: “I don’t want people to remember him for how he died. I want people to remember Billy for how he lived his life. He was so full of love. He would help anyone in need. He was always there for all his friends. He brought so much [into our lives]. He loved to dance and he loved to laugh.”

Just days ago, she reflected on the loss on the anniversary of his death. Alongside a photo of her late partner, she wrote on Instagram: “8 years forever in our hearts Billface #mateswithyates.” She included emojis of a rose, stars and a heart.

Michael Reed

Zoe is said to have begun dating model Michael Reed towards the end of 2017. A source told the Sun in December that year: “She has had a tough time of it this year so deserves some happiness. It is early days with Michael but Zoe seems quite taken with him.”

Two years later, there was speculation that they had split up though the couple are now thought to have remained together after then. It was subsequently reported four years later that they had ended their relationship in 2023.

A source told the Sun two years ago: “Zoe is gutted.” They went on to say: “[They] started spending a lot less time together, went away on separate holidays and drifted apart. Now it seems the relationship has finally run its course.”

If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch.