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Jade Thirlwall has opened up about the harsh reality of being in Little Mix, revealing she and her bandmates sobbed at the height of their success amid fears they’d be dropped by their label

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Little Mix cried over fears their label would drop them at the height of their fame. The girl group made history when they not only became the first group to win The X Factor in 2011, but also became the first girl group to make it so far in the competition.

Previously, girl groups, including the likes of Belle Amie and 4th Impact, had been voted out of the competition during the early live show rounds. However, with the guidance of their mentor, Tulisa Contostavlos, Little Mix continued to sail through week after week.

Every week, Jade Thirlwall, Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock impressed the public and judges with their renditions of E.T, Don’t Stop the Music and Super Bass. After winning, they went on to become one of the biggest-selling UK girl bands of all time.

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Despite this, Jade has now opened up and feared the girls would be dropped by their record label, while at the height of their success. Prior to the release of their third studio album, Get Weird, in November 2015, the girls had racked up an impressive three Number One singles and seven Top Ten singles.

Jade has now revealed that, ahead of Get Weird’s release, the group worried their career could be over. “It was cut-throat. You were always on a tightrope of success; if you fell out of the Top 10, there was a lot to worry about,” she said. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar UK, she added: “I look back at times when we were huge, before Get Weird came out, and we had a big sleepover, all crying, ‘If this isn’t a Top 10 song, we’ll get dropped.’ It’s wild to think about now because we were so big at the time.”

However, Jade admits that after the group went on an indefinite hiatus in 2022, she struggled the most. Her bandmates, Perrie and Leigh-Anne, were engaged and had families, while Jade is dating Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens.

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She told the outlet: “I struggled the most to adapt to life after the group – the other girls had better distractions: families, kids. They went into a new chapter willingly. It was just me. I didn’t know what to do with myself. Since I was 18, I lived and breathed Little Mix. It just took me a minute to adjust

“There were so many spirals. I kept thinking, ‘Will I still be relevant by the time I come out? Will everyone forget about me?’ And being 30-plus, you do wonder, ‘Is that old to start as a solo artist?'”

But to Jade’s surprise, she has gone on to achieve astronomical success since her girlband days. She signed as a soloist with RCA, and her debut single, Angel of My Dreams charted at Number 7. Her solo record, That’s Showbiz Baby, released in September this year, saw Jade take home the Number Three spot.

This, however, isn’t all – her solo headline tour, That’s Showbiz Baby: the Tour, is completely sold out, leaving Thirlwall to add extra dates for fans to snap up more tickets. At the BRIT Awards this year, she took home Best Pop Act and was also nominated for Song of the Year for Angel of My Dreams.

Elsewhere, in November last year, she took home the Trailblazer Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards.

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Strictly Come Dancing could be facing yet another scandal as reports have claimed there is a video of a married celebrity contestant kissing his female dance partner

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Strictly Come Dancing has been hit with many scandals in recent years, yet the latest could result in “an absolute PR crisis”. The hit BBC dance competition has tried to brush off bullying claims, an alleged drugs scandal and the show’s ‘curse’.

Things had seemingly been going to plan this year until hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their shock exit at the end of the series. However, a new alleged scandal has come to light and could “rock the very foundations of Strictly” if a video were to emerge.

Reports have claimed the release of the clip could implode a long-standing marriage and cast a shadow over the show. A 12-second clip allegedly shows a married former Strictly contestant kissing his female professional dancer.

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It’s claimed that the video was filmed backstage at Elstree Studios by a member of production who saw the pair passionately snogging in a dressing room. It has been claimed that the kiss happened on a previous series but has “been the talk of Strictly”.

“The video itself shows the famous married family man passionately kissing his female dance pro,” a source told the Sun. “She is sitting on his knee, and he has his hand on her back before leaning in for a kiss.

“The kiss only lasts a few seconds, but it would more than likely end his marriage and destroy his carefully cultivated family man image.” They claimed the video has been shared on WhatsApp and people have been “slightly sickened” by the act as they “always knocked down scurrilous romance rumours.”

The source added that if the clip was shared publicly, it would be a crisis for the two stars and the BBC. Staff on the show reportedly met the man’s wife, and described her as “absolutely adorable; such a kind woman.”

It wouldn’t be the first time the family-friendly BBC show has faced scandal in recent years. Ahead of this year’s launch, many feared for the show’s future.

There have been multiple reports of misconduct allegations over the past few seasons of Strictly, resulting in axings. Back in 2023, professional dancer Giovanni Pernice received the boot following claims made by his celebrity partner, Amanda Abbington.

Amanda made allegations of “bullying” and “aggressive behaviour,” but Giovanni has always denied “abusive or threatening behaviour”. Some complaints against him were upheld, but he was cleared of the most serious ones in a probe that lasted months.

In the same series, dancer Graziano Di Prima was axed over claims of misconduct towards partner Zara McDermott during training. He was sacked by BBC bosses amid claims he “hit, spat at and kicked” his celebrity dance partner.

This year, Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans got kicked off the UK tour after being accused of making inappropriate remarks. The 2024 celebrity contestant was filmed making a controversial “spit roast” comment during the Strictly live tour.

Although Evans later said the term referred to fellow contestant Jamie Borthwick and not presenter Janette Manrara, as was reported at the time, he claimed he was forced to apologise and has since parted ways with BBC Radio Wales.

Over the summer, there were reports the BBC had called in the police after lawyers began an inquiry into claims two of its stars had used cocaine. A BBC spokesperson said at the time: “We have clear protocols and policies in place for dealing with any serious complaint raised with us.

“We would always encourage people to speak to us if they have concerns. It would not be appropriate for us to comment further.”

The Mirror has contacted the BBC for comment.

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After rumors about her “new man” spread online, popular loose woman Ruth Langsford has been forced to make an appearance on the ITV chat show.

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Her ex Eamonn Holmes swiftly moved on after their 2024 split – but now Ruth Langsford has broken her silence over claims she’s secretly got back with a childhood sweetheart. Ruth Langsford, 65, has rubbished claims that have gone viral online about her reuniting with a childhood sweetheart, after splitting with the GB News presenter, after 14 years of marriage.

Getting things off her chest as she anchored an episode of Loose Women, the mum-of-one – who shares grown-up son Jack with Belfast-born Eamonn, slammed the “terrible” suggestions that have been lighting up social media.

With co-presenters GK Barry, Denise Welch, and Jane Moore, Ruth indicated a large image of a woman who appeared to be standing in a park next to a man as she introduced a segment about whether you might “hard launch” your relationship.

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The full story of heartache, closure, and a love that came full circle was stated in the caption above.

Speaking to the panel about the image, a bemused-looking Ruth said: “Apparently I have a new man. According to this article, that’s all over Facebook and I’ve had friends ringing me up.

We were our childhood sweethearts when I was younger, but I didn’t, so it turns out that I met this man when I was a child, and now that things have changed, we are back together. Isn’t it Terrible, then?

Ruth criticized the reports of a “mystery man,” blaming the fact that the photo involved had been created by hand and that she is still very single.

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Fellow panellist Jane Moore said: “Do you know what, we are laughing and that’s jokey, but people believe that right? And you see those things all the time. That to me is scary.”

Then Denise made the joke that “mind you, that guy on there… he was alright.” Ruth said, “He’s not bad, but I’m sure he’s,” before chuckling in agreement.

In a joint statement, Ruth and Eamonn announced their separation and planned divorce in “different directions,” but they were still friends in May 2024 after the couple wed in 2010 and wed in 2010.

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Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and that they are currently divorcing, according to a spokesperson at the time.

Eamonn left the family home after their shocking split, and in late 2024, she began dating Katie Alexander, a 23-year broadcaster’s junior.

The pair have often been seen on trips abroad and at showbiz events, but have been hit by rumours in recent times that their romance has come ‘under strain’. Mum of one Katie defiantly responded by reportedly telling close friends: “It’s the two of us.. Always and forever.”

Ruth had previously been linked to no one new since splitting up with Eamonn, though.

Conor Maynard is still Charlotte Chilton’s father, despite the singer having two DNA tests to show he is not his father, according to Charlotte Chilton, the star of the Transformers.

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Charlotte Chilton, star of The Traitors, has continued to insist that Conor Maynard is the father of her baby. It comes after two DNA tests said he was not the father, and after the musician took to social media to blast the TV personality and suggest that another Traitors star is the true father.

Charlotte gave birth to Penelope almost two years ago. Conor insisted that he wasn’t his father, while she claimed otherwise. Conor and Charlotte engaged in a heated argument, which involved taking a DNA test that revealed he was not the father and then taking another with the same result at Charlotte’s request.

Conor Maynard is the only person who can be my daughter’s father, Charlotte said in a recent interview when she broke down in tears.

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Conor then appeared to mock Charlotte’s interview, by posting a video in which he said: “Here’s an invisible tissue for your invisible tears.” He captioned the video with: “My response to the most recent news…” He then played a new song, in which he tells the subject of the song to “please shut up”.

Later, he claimed once more that another Traitors star may be Penelope’s father, which she claimed is impossible because they didn’t get together.

Conor is the “only person” her daughter could have been, according to Charlotte, who she “categorically knows.” She continued to explain the DNA tests by stating that she had conducted extensive research and that she had suggested a medical complication called “chimerism” was to blame.

In this situation, two distinct sets of DNA are present within a single person as one twin is absorbed by the other in the womb. Paternity tests can produce false negative results, but they frequently reveal a connection between the child and the father.

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Actress and model Nicola Peltz has gushed over her own family as she issued another snub to her in-laws following her husband Brooklyn’s dad David’s knighthood

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Nicola Peltz has issued another blow to her famous in-laws as she continues to distance herself from her husband Brooklyn’s family. The actress and Brooklyn were once tight knit with the Beckham clan, having attended countless family events and public appearances together.

However, rumours of a rift swirled earlier this year when Brooklyn and Nicola skipped his dad David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations. They have not been seen with David and Victoria since Christmas last year and have stopped interacting with each other on social media.

In a tough blow for the Beckhams, Brooklyn and Nicola renewed their vows this summer with just her family present. Now, the couple have dealt another swipe as they failed to celebrate David’s long awaited knighthood. The football icon was officially made a Sir by King Charles on Tuesday in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. He celebrated with Victoria as well as their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper.

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Sadly, Brooklyn was the only one missing from the once in a lifetime moment, which has done little to quash the feud rumours. Hours after David’s celebration, Nicola returned to social media where she gushed over her own family, but offered no congratulations over the honour.

She shared a photo of a bunch of flowers sent to her by her sister Brittany. Alongside the post, Nicola said: “Omg @brittanyleahpeltz thank you so so so much these are breathtaking.”

Brooklyn has also failed to acknowledge his dad’s achievement on social media, while brothers Romeo and Cruz shared their own sweet tributes. Model Romeo shared photos from the big day as he wrote: “No one deserves this more than you, love you so much xxx. Congrats Sir dad @davidbeckham.”

Reports have claimed Nicola is still ‘not ready’ to make peace with her in-laws, despite David attempting to reach out to her and Brooklyn since June. Victoria is also said to be trying to make peace with her son and his wife.

However, all attempts at a truce have fallen flat so far. “Nicola’s not ready to make nice,” the source revealed. It has been claimed the fallout first stemmed from Nicola and Brooklyn’s 2022 wedding.

Nicola allegedly refused to wear a wedding gown designed by her mother-in-law Victoria. The actress-model told Variety in 2022 that she wanted Victoria to design her bridal gown, but months before her big day, Victoria realised ‘her atelier couldn’t do it.’

She decided to walk down the aisle in a Valentino couture dress instead. “She didn’t say you can’t wear it; I didn’t say I didn’t want to wear it. That’s where it started, and then they ran with that,” Nicola said of the feud origin.

Brooklyn has continued to stand by his wife amid the reports and issued a defiant message earlier this year. Posting a video of him and Nicola riding on a motorbike through Los Angeles, he gushed: “My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you’re the most amazing person I know xx me and you forever baby.”

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