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Conor Maynard has reflected on the scandal he faced in his most recent song, which he addressed after being accused of raising a child with Charlotte Chilton.

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Conor Maynard admits the scandal he found himself in “could have been avoided.” The musician was left lost for words when it emerged that former The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton alleged she was pregnant with his child.

The singer, 32, and Charlotte met at the wrap party for the BBC programme, of which Conor’s sister’s boyfriend, Harry Clark, had won the second series, which aired in January 2024. Charlotte and Conor had a one-night stand, and it was after this that Charlotte claimed she had fallen pregnant.

Throughout Charlotte’s pregnancy, Conor remained silent after she claimed he wanted nothing to do with her daughter, Penelope, who was born last year. Shortly after Charlotte’s daughter was born, Conor took a paternity test, which revealed he was, in fact, not the father.

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However, after receiving the results, Charlotte was “shell-shocked” and demanded a second test because it was believed that a male had been taking Conor’s sample. However, a second test confirmed the initial findings that Conor wasn’t the biological father.

Given the extreme autobiographical nature of his music, Conor, who is well known for hits like “Animal,” has admitted to spending a year and a half in hell on his most recent single, “Cherry On Top.” There are subtly referencing his struggles in the accompanying music video.

Including a mock press conference, featuring fictional news outlets such as Traitor Times and The Daily Polygraph, which is used during lie detector tests. Speaking to the Mirror, Conor said: “I’ve pretty much always poured what I’m going through into my music, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

It made sense to continue my custom of putting it into my music because this was a pretty intense situation to go through over the course of the past year and a half. Conor makes a subtle nod to Charlotte’s widespread media exposure and social media abuse in the video that comes with the track.

You talk too much, please shut up,” is one of the lyrics in the song, but he acknowledges that many of the lyrics were written in jest. He said, “Obviously, many of the lyrics to the song are uttered in jest, but I believe they primarily point out how this entire situation could have been avoided.

“I was always of the opinion that the situation could and ought to have been handled quietly and privately, especially since no evidence existed prior to its reaching the court of public opinion.” Although it was not beneficial because it had been carried out in the open, it is now too late to do that; instead, what is done is done. So, in my opinion, the lyric kind of emphasizes that sometimes it’s better to handle situations before shouting them out loud.

Conor only learned about Charlotte’s allegations when his team received an abundance of emails asking for a response, according to The Mirror. He now acknowledges that thanks to his supportive friends and family, he is in a better place and has been able to move on with his life, but he also recognizes that this experience will stick with him for a significant amount of time.

He assured me that I’m feeling fine. Although it’s not an experience you can forget about overnight, Conor continued, “I’ve always had so many supportive people around me, and that hasn’t changed. Every day, they assist me in putting this mess together.

Conor, however, has no regrets for Charlotte and Penelope despite going through the ordeal. He sings about how sorry he is for the other guy in his Cherry On Top lyrics, and another lyric reads, “You stole the show, so take a bow, you stole the show.”

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Conor stated to fans in August that she had learned about the results of Charlotte Chilton’s request for a second paternity test regarding her baby girl, Penelope.

This test has once more confirmed that I’m not Penelope’s father, as with the previous test. Penelope’s, Charlotte’s, and my DNA were all taken at a Ministry of Justice-accredited DNA testing facility, which Charlotte requested.

The conclusions are therefore conclusive. I’m so grateful for everyone’s help because this has been difficult for me and my family. I’m pleased to see that this is finally able to be drawn out. I sincerely hope that the results of these tests will inspire everyone to find a way to move on. Conor”.

Later, a Charlotte spokesperson stated that over the course of the 12-month ordeal, she had “fought an extraordinary battle for truth and justice with heartfelt conviction” and would “share her story in full.”

An exotic dancer nicknamed The Punisher who testified against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs during his trial has spoken out about the disgraced star’s charge

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Disgraced music star Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs was jailed for four years and two months on Friday and one person who testified against him has made it clear how they feel about the decision. Combs, 55, was also fined $500,000 fine, which is the highest the judge could impose.

The sentence came as the rapper was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking in July. However, he was found guilty on two charges of transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution. During the trial, vile details emerged about Combs’ sex life and ‘freak off parties’ involving ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

Ventura was among those who testified against the Bad Boy Records founder. So too was Sharay Hayes. The exotic dancer, nicknamed The Punisher, spoke during the trial to give his recollection of events.

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At the time, Hayes told the court about his encounters with the musician. He claimed to have had around eight to 12 encounters with Combs and his ex-girlfriend.

Now, Hayes has revealed he believes the sentence by Judge Arun Subramanian was handed out to send a clear message that he is trying to protect victims and deter others from such behaviour.

Hayes told TMZ he believes the star truly is remorseful after Combs revealed his sorrow at events during sentencing. Hayes added: “He was on top of the world and lost it all … and has no one to blame but himself — that changed him forever.”

However, another sex worker named in trial testimony told the publication they believe Combs got off lightly. The anonymous source explained they believed the disgraced star might have got 10 years behind bars.

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Other famous faces to react to the sentencing included Combs’ long-term rival, 50 Cent. The rapper, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, couldn’t help but take aim following the judge’s decision.

He wrote on social media: “Hey to whoever was booking Diddy for speaking engagement. I heard he won’t be able to make it, I’m available!”

Following the sentencing, Combs’ attorneys spoke outside of court to reveal they plan to appeal the sentence. His lawyers Marc Agnifilo and Brian Steel said: “We are planning to appeal, we are planning to appeal.

“We think we have strong basis to appeal – the strongest basis is that the jury reached a verdict on coercion, they found it was not coercion and I think that the judge said coercion today at least a dozen times. We think that is unconstitutional. We think that a jury verdict should mean more than our jury’s verdict seems to mean. So we are planning to appeal.”

Combs’ mother also reacted to the sentence outside of the court. As she stepped outside of the venue, she waved to the crowd that had gathered.

She had been supporting her son throughout the trial. . Upon hearing his sentence, Combs told her: “I’m sorry.” She wore a white suit and was joined by six of the star’s children on Friday.

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Chris Robshaw’s wife Camilla Kerslake regrets making comments about other contestants’ prior dance training on the BBC show.

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Chris Robshaw’s wife, Camilla Kerslake, has expressed regret over comments she made about the skill level of some Strictly Come Dancing contestants.

The 39-year-old former England rugby player struggled in the first live show, finishing second behind Nadiya Bychkova and Nadiya Bychkova, both of whom had 14 points.

This year’s line-up includes celebrities with prior dance training, such as Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope and Love Island’s Amber Davies, who joined after replacements were needed.

Following the episode, Love Island’s Amber Gill posted on Camilla’s Instagram: “Unpopular opinion: I think having people with so much dance experience is unfair.” Camilla responded: “The experience differences are absolutely wild. Definitely.”

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Camilla acknowledged in a statement to the Daily Mail that she now regrets keeping quiet. “I hope Chris won’t end up in the bottom two because of my big mouth.” Last week, I wanted to climb over the desk and apologize to Craig [Revel Horwood] for it because I was furious as a protective wife.

I keep my husband in such high regard. I am aware of his work ethic, how important this is to him, and how I responded, she continued.

The couple has also addressed the so-called Strictly curse, which is where alleged celebrity partners end up dating their professional partners.

According to sources, Camilla attempted to establish a friendship with Nadiya prior to the series.

In an interview with The Sun, Chris joked about the curse, “Surely if people think there’s something going on between us, we must be doing something right.”

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“Nadiya and I are a team, both totally focused on the dancing and giving it our full attention each week.” The couple, who have two sons, Wilding and Hunter, have been married for ten years.

Regarding the contestants with dance backgrounds, Lewis Cope won Got to Dance and Amber Davies did it on the West End.

Amber fought back against accusations that she had been unfairly disadvantaged: “I feel like I know they will be like, “She’s trained.” Yes, I studied musical theater, but I’m just learning ballroom Latin dancing.

So I feel like I’ll be reversing my course. I’ll give it my all, I mean.

Strictly Come Dancing returns tonight at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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After two previous marriages showbiz whizz Ross King is building a new life in Los Angeles with his successful girlfriend Bridget Siegel while competing on Strictly Come Dancing

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Strictly Come Dancing star Ross King’s private life has often drawn as much attention as his career. Now, the 63-year-old TV presenter and showbiz correspondent is in a new chapter as he’s head over heels with girlfriend and American executive Bridget Siegel.

Ross’ new relationship with the high-flying brunette comes after his two previous marriages with Charley King and Brianna Deutsch – both of which ended in divorce.

The ITV star made headlines last weekend when Bridget flew more than 5,000 miles from Los Angeles to London to watch his first Strictly performance. He danced the cha-cha-cha with professional partner Jowita Przystał to Katy Perry’s California Gurls.

Despite receiving just 10 out of 40 points, Ross was delighted and used the moment to acknowledge his stunning new girlfriend’s support. “It’s so lovely that my girlfriend Bridget flew over 5,000 miles to come watch,” he said.

Acknowledging that his stint might be short, he joked: “I said to her, ‘You have to come because there might not be many of these.’” Cameras then showed Bridget beaming in the audience as she stunned in a black dress and simple necklace.

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Who is Ross’ girlfriend Bridget Siegel?

Bridget, 43, is a senior executive in the food and hospitality industry. She currently works with R3 Venture Studios, a company specialising in developing consumer brands. Her CV includes serving as chief operating officer at Kevin Hart’s vegan fast-food venture Hart House, and previously at &Pizza in New York.

The couple were reportedly introduced through mutual friends two years ago and began dating last year. Since then, they have shared their time between Los Angeles and London, with Bridget being based in the US and Ross continuing his media work on both sides of the Atlantic.

An insider told The Sun: “When Ross was confirmed for Strictly, Bridget immediately said she would be with him every step of the way.

“True to her word, she flew over from Los Angeles to support Ross and will remain in the UK throughout his time in the competition. She’s extremely successful in her own right, which is one of the things that attracted Ross to her.”

Previous marriages

Ross has walked down the aisle twice before. His first marriage came in 1999, when he wed actress Charley King. Charley built her career in theatre, appearing in major productions such as Chicago, The Producers, and Controlled Chaos.

The couple’s relationship lasted seven years before they eventually separated in 2006. Despite the split, the pair are said to have maintained a strong friendship. In January 2023, Ross and Charley were seen posing together at the BAFTA Annual Burns Bash and their cosy pictures suggested at the time that any past tensions had long been forgotten.

Almost a decade after his split from Charley, in 2015, Ross married for a second time. His relationship with actress and producer Brianna Deutsch was a high-profile affair and it highlighted his close ties in Hollywood with some of the biggest A-list names in the industry.

Their wedding guest list read like a roll call of A-list names including Gerard Butler, Vinnie Jones, Gary Barlow, Jackie Collins and Patsy Palmer, who were just a few names on the star-studded invite list.

The pair spent much of their marriage based in Los Angeles, where Ross had built his stellar career as a showbiz correspondent and writer. However, by 2022, after seven years together, the relationship had come to an end. The former couple confirmed their divorce that year, however, their close friends described the separation as ‘amicable’.

A source told The Sun at the time: “The pair have remained amicable and still run in the same circles, they just realised they weren’t on the same page romantically any more. Ross loves living in Hollywood and has been throwing himself into work and writing novels.”

The end of showbiz whizz’s marriage to Deutsch marked another major turning point in Ross’ personal life, but unlike many high-profile breakups, the split appeared to be handled quietly and without any public drama.

Both of Ross’s ex wives, Charley and Brianna, remain part of the wider social circles he continues to move in.

Building a new life with Bridget

Ross has described Los Angeles as his long-term base, where he lives in a three-storey Beverly Hills property he calls his “Scottish Castle.” Bridget has been spending more time there with him, and the relationship has quickly become a central part of his life, according to reports.

On the How To Be 60 podcast with Kaye Adams, Ross was recently asked if he planned to return to the UK permanently. He replied: “Oh yeah, I love LA. Who knows what happens in the future, but it would take a lot to take me away from LA.

“I love the place. I’ve got a great life there. I’ve got a beautiful, lovely girlfriend Bridget. We have a great time there. So it’s very much home.”

Looking ahead

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Strictly Come Dancing may be his latest adventure, but Ross has made it clear that his girlfriend’s presence is equally as important to him right now. From her decision to fly across the world to his sweet gesture of acknowledging her during his mega dance debut, the relationship appears to mark a new phase for the presenter.

After two divorces and a career largely spent in the public eye, Ross’s romance with Bridget seems like it’s going in all the right directions. Whether his time on Strictly lasts weeks or ends early as he has already predicted, it’s clear that his personal and romantic life is also taking centre stage.

Strictly Come Dancing continues at 7pm on Saturday night on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Italian actor Remo Girone has passed away at the age of 76 following a battle with bladder cancer. The Monte Carlo resident, who died on Friday, October 3, was widely celebrated for his roles in both Italian and international cinema.

Girone gained fame for his portrayal of a mob boss in the iconic mafia TV series La Piovra and earned global recognition playing Enzo Ferrari in the blockbuster Ford v Ferrari.

His career began in 1974 with the film The Antichrist, and he went on to feature in a host of Italian productions, including Father of the Godfathers, Malamore, Breath of Life, and Don’t Stop Me Now.

In addition to his work in Italy, Girone appeared in American films, most notably as Mafia boss Maso Pescatore in the 2016 crime drama Live by Night, starring alongside Ben Affleck.

In 2021, Girone’s remarkable career was celebrated with lifetime achievement awards from both the Venice International Film Festival and the Flaiano Film Festival, recognising more than five decades of work that saw him navigate seamlessly between Italian cinema and Hollywood productions.

Among his later roles, Girone appeared as Cesare Greco in an episode of Killing Eve, demonstrating his continued ability to captivate audiences on the small screen.

In 2019, he took on the high-profile role of Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the legendary Italian luxury sports car company, in the blockbuster film Ford v Ferrari, starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale.

His final on-screen appearance came in 2023 alongside Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3, cementing his reputation as an actor who remained in demand well into his seventies.

Born in 1948 in Eritrea, East Africa, to Italian parents, Girone returned to Italy to study acting at the prestigious Silvio d’Amico National Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome.

Over the course of his career, he became a familiar face in both Italian and international productions, moving effortlessly between film and television, and earning acclaim for his performances in dramas, thrillers, and historical epics.

Girone’s personal life was equally fulfilling. He married actress Victoria Zinny in 1982, and together they shared a life rooted in the arts.

He is also survived by his stepchildren, Veronica and Karl, who were an important part of his family life.

Beyond his professional accolades, Girone was remembered for his dedication to his craft, his passion for storytelling, and his ability to bring depth and authenticity to every role he inhabited.

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Fans of Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl album were adamant that the singer’s track Actually Romantic was a diss track about Charli XCX, and the singer has since clarified what it means.

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Taylor Swift has moved to clear up her Actually Romantic lyrics as fans claim she is hitting out at former pal Charli XCX. As fans obsessed over Friday’s release of Taylor’s 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl, they were sure she was firing shots at Charli’s way.

Taylor 35 sings, “I heard you called me “boring Barbie” when the coke made you brave. She later added, “High-fived my ex, and then said you’re glad he ghosted me/wrote a song in which I said it makes you sick to see my face/Some people might be offended/But it’s actually sweet”

As they dissected the song, fans quickly speculated on the meaning. Many people shared their opinions on social media, saying Charli, who had previously opened up for Taylor on tour, was in for a snap.

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Some people expressed doubts that it was a response to Charli’s song Sympathy Is A Knife from her Brat album. She sang the song “Don’t know if I’m spiraling,” “One voice tells me that they laugh, and George says I’m just paranoid.”

I hope they end their relationship right away; I don’t want to see her at my boyfriend’s show backstage. Taylor is trying her best to downplay the speculation, while Charli previously denied claims that the song was about Taylor.

The Shake It Off singer claimed that her new song is “a song about realizing that someone else has kind of had a one-sided, adversarial relationship with you that you didn’t know about” in an audio track-by-track breakdown of the new album for Amazon Music.

Taylor continued, “And suddenly they start acting rudely and telling you that you’ve been living in their head rent-free.”

“It’s presenting itself as them sort of resenting you or having a problem with you but you take that and just accept it as love and you accept it as attention and affection, and how flattering that somebody has made you such a big part of their reality when you didn’t even think about this.

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Taylor concluded, “It’s actually pretty romantic if you really think about it, to borrow a title from the song.” Taylor and Charli made the remarks in response to any hint of conflict that had arisen. After a fan enraged, “Taylor is dead,” Charli responded to Taylor’s defense on stage in Brazil last year.

Charli responded, “Please stop those who do this.” either online or at one of my shows. Anyone who believes there is room for this in this community would be offended by what I want because it is the opposite of what I want. It won’t be tolerated by me.

Since Charli’s music’s release more than ten years ago, Taylor herself has made a public remark about it. Fans have referred to Taylor’s most recent work as her “best yet,” despite the tune and potential drama.

Despite such rave reviews, fans will be disappointed to hear, the pop icon has no plans to take it on tour. Following her epic The Tortured Poets Department world tour, Swifties were hopeful she would embark on another. But she has poured cold water on the idea.

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