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As the show’s filming for the season begins, Kelly Katona has revealed that she is already turning out to be a “nightmare” on Celebs Go Dating, with the actress out banning younger men from approaching her.

Kerry Katona says she is already ‘banning’ men much younger than her from trying their chances as she begins filming for Celebs Go Dating.

The mum-of-five, who confirmed she has signed up to the new series of the dating show last week, says she has already experienced the first mixer of the series and admits she’s a ‘nightmare’.

Kerry is joining Christine McGuinness, Love Island star Olivia Hawkins, Too Hot To Handle star Louis Russell and Jon Lee on the show.

Writing in her weekly New! Kerry, a columnist for the magazine, said: “I’m so happy to finally be able to announce that I’m participating in the new series of Celebs Go Dating! Although keeping it a secret has been a challenge, filming has begun, and I’m very excited.

The show has been on several occasions, but it was six years ago, so it still feels brand-new and fresh. I adore my friend Christine McGuiness and was so excited to learn that we would be together. I want to adopt Louis Russell and Olivia Hawkins, but we only met for the first time last week on the show.

Kerry acknowledged that she is already learning a lot about herself on the program, and that she must be “a bit of a nightmare”! I’m very abrupt and to the point: I told the first mixer’s men to avoid me because I could be their mother because half of the men were half my age! I can’t say too much, but I’m eager to see it all!

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Kerry has been single since last November, when she split from her partner of six years Ryan Mahoney.

The new series, which E4 teased, promises “a whirlwind of romance, emotional and revealing heart-to-hearts, and the usual unexpected twists and turns,” according to E4. A “new twist” will be added in the first week, it has been made public.

The celebrities will be “whisked away” to Ibiza during their first week. E4 said: “Away from the pressures of fame, family, and everyday responsibilities, they’ll be staying together in a glamorous villa – no distractions, no excuses, just time to focus on themselves and make genuine connections.”

The show’s creators made the joke that “any holiday romance can turn into something real” Will there be more sparks under the sun than just a smooth sailing paradise?

Returning coaches Paul C. Brunson, Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, and Anna Williamson, Paul C. Brunson, will guide the celebrities. Rob Beckett will return to provide commentary and Tom Read Wilson will also be present for support.

Kerry’s not the only one getting stuck in, either, as Christine – who announced her separation from her ex Paddy McGuinness in 2022 – said last week: “I’m really excited to be joining the agency, I’m going to have a summer of fun! Who knows what might happen?

I feel like I’m taking a crash course because I haven’t actually dated anyone before. I’m eager to meet the other celebrities, and I’m particularly looking forward to the agent coaching aspect. That will benefit me, in my opinion.

The Honesty Box host Vicky Pattison married her husband Ercan last summer – but has revealed that she’ll have to wait a little while until their dream honeymoon

Vicky Pattison is loving married life after tying the knot with TOWIE’s Ercan Ramadan, but she admits that work is getting in the way of their dream honeymoon. The TV presenter and former Geordie Shore star got hitched to Ercan at Marylebone Town Hall last August before heading to Italy for a bigger ceremony in September. However, their wedded bliss was cut short when Vicky, 37, jetted straight off to Cyprus to film E4’s new dating show The Honesty Box.

“I left two days after my wedding to go and do it. We had a mini-moon booked but then I had to promote the show, so it feels like I’m not destined to have a honeymoon at the minute and that’s OK,” she laughs. “When the time is right, no doubt we’ll have something really lovely, but for now, my focus has definitely got to be my career.”

Luckily, Ercan, 31, is his wife’s “number one fan”. “He’s super supportive. I don’t think I could have made The Honesty Box or anything I’ve been doing in the last year if it wasn’t for him,” Vicky says.

Although, Vicky admits that with kids hopefully on the cards in the future, her days of luxury resorts may be behind her. “I would like to think kids will come along soon and then it will just be all-inclusive water parks,” she laughs. “But that’s a different adventure.”

After years of her romantic escapades being aired on Geordie Shore, Vicky says she’s picked the perfect time to retire from the dating game. “I’m very happily married and I don’t envy single people at all,” she says. “It’s been a long time since I’ve dated. Ercan and I have been together for seven years, but I do think the dating landscape has changed.

“Back in my day, and I hate to sound like a granny, it was just very organic.” She adds, “I think it’s the trenches out there quite frankly. Especially in this day and age with so many dating apps and different forms of social media. We’re an instant gratification generation and everything feels so transient. I don’t think people are giving human connection enough of a chance.”

Vicky has been open about her chequered romantic past, having previously dated Geordie Shore co-star Ricci Guarnaccio, ice hockey player James Morgan, and former TOWIE regulars Kirk Norcross and Stephen Bear.

“I’ve definitely been lied to,” Vicky says when asked about her dating past. “I’ve definitely lied as well so I’m holding my hands up. None of us are perfect and whatever your reasons are behind it, I think we’ve all been guilty of it once in a while.”

Happily, her relationship with Ercan turned things around for her. “I am finally in a really nice place,” she smiles. “I’m dead grateful to my husband, he’s a lovely man. He has restored my faith in men in general.”

Now, Vicky is hoping to help others find happiness alongside Married At First Sight Australia star Lucinda Light in The Honesty Box – which challenges a line-up of singles to try dating without telling a lie. Set in a stunning Greek villa, the dating show matches 12 contestants together and gives them the chance to win £100,000.

However, if they’re caught fibbing in their relationships by the ‘Honesty Box’ – a lie detector which uses cutting-edge AI technology – then they risk losing money from the prize pot.

Holistic counsellor Lucinda is the show’s Sincerity Coach and admits that it’s harder for some to stay honest than others. “Some people don’t even know they’re lying because it’s so deep in their subconscious, they don’t know what the hell they’re doing,” she says. “A lot of us can tell white lies, but where I think it’s important is the big stuff.”

Lucinda, 44, admits she’s still searching for The One after being rejected by her MAFS Australia husband Timothy Smith on the show. “There’s a disease in the dating culture – it’s tough for me to wade through it all. Being on MAFS, I was with somebody that wasn’t open to the experience.

“I thank him infinitely for saying yes every single week to me, even though he probably wasn’t very attracted to me. But that gave me more momentum to stay in the game. I’ve been lied to and so when people are really truthful, even when it does hurt, I respect that deeply.”

Vicky admits she’s guilty of a white lie or two in her relationship. “I’m a people pleaser. If you were to say to me, ‘What do you think of my outfit?’ I’d be like, ‘Unreal, you look amazing,’ and I wouldn’t even really look,” she laughs. “If you’re looking for cold honesty from me, you’re just never going to get it because I will never upset somebody.

“Never come to me for hard truths and never tell me secrets because I can’t keep them either. It never comes from a place of malice but I can’t say I’m 110% honest.”

She reckons Ercan would pass with flying colours on the show. “Ercan would fly in there. He might have told one or two lies but he’s the straightest, most honest man. He’s the most decent man I’ve met,” she says. “I wouldn’t worry about him.”

The Honest Box begins tonight at 9pm on E4.

After splitting from Andy Carroll, former TOWIE star Billi Mucklow is “focusing on her kids” as they enjoyed a positive trip to the British seaside together.

Former TOWIE star Billi Mucklow spent a wholesome weekend with her kids at the great British seaside – while her ex-husband footballer Andy Carroll was seen on social media enjoying a sun-drenched break in Magaluf with his girlfriend of seven months, Lou Teasdale, reports OK!.

Billi, 36, who has three children with Andy, also 36, posted a handful of snaps to Instagram that showed her surrounded by children, all enjoying some seaside fun. In contrast, Instagram posts showed Andy looking loved-up on a Mediterranean break with make-up artist and hair stylist Lou, with photos including sunlit selfies and gorgeous sea views.

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Now, a source has claimed to new that Billi’s focus is firmly on her children. “Billi has been focusing on being a good mum and putting on a brave face for herself and for her kids since splitting from Andy but, naturally, it’s not been easy,” said the source.

“It’s not easy for her to see Andy holidaying with his new girlfriend abroad, while she’s trying to move on from the heartbreak. But Billi is a really tough girl and she’s got thick skin – she’s not someone to let Andy’s new relationship get her down. She’s putting on a brave face and having wonderful times with her little ones. She also knows that Andy is a great dad to their kids, but he’s clearly loved-up and caught up in a new romance and it’s very hard for her to see.”

Their followers were not perplexed by the opposing tones of their respective weekends. Billi’s Instagram account had a large following of fans who shared encouraging messages like, “Lucky to have you for their mum.” Another once remarked, “You and your kids always look amazing together mummy.” You truly understand the value of family, a third person said. Sometimes challenging circumstances lead to beautiful locations.

Anyone who witnessed the end of a relationship, especially one that originated in the public eye, would find it difficult to navigate. According to a source, Billi was feeling “heartbroken” and having a “tough time” when the couple announced their divorce plans.

But she has kept her family in mind and kept a quiet dignity throughout. Before getting married in 2022, Billi and Andy, who got married in 2013, were already together for a while. They have four daughters, four-year-old Marvel and sons Arlo and Wolf, who are both seven. Emilie Rose and Lucas, their first two children, are also theirs.

Andy hit the headlines on his stag do in Dubai when he was pictured with two women on his bed as he lay passed out. One of the women later described how she had partied back at the hotel with Andy and his friends, not knowing it was his stag do, but described it as “entirely innocent fun”.

The wedding took place in June 2022 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire. Guests included Billi’s brother, reality TV star Sam Mucklow and her bridesmaids included sister Giorgie Dark, her stepdaughter Emilie Rose and former TOWIE regular Shelby Tribble. Over time, rumours of ongoing trust issues and growing distance between them began to circulate and Billi and Andy announced they were divorcing in September last year.

Billi, known for her role on TOWIE from 2011 to 2013 and again in 2018, has kept a relatively low profile in recent months and her social media posts focus on parenting and her life away from the spotlight. It is centred on her children and family life, offering glimpses into birthdays, holidays with her kids and other everyday moments.

Andy, who is currently a striker for Bordeaux, has recently appeared more prominently on his social media accounts. This is the first time he has publicly shared his new relationship.

Although Billi hasn’t made any public comments about her ex’s new relationship, her own social media posts suggest that she wants to keep things positive and stable while making the transition to being a single mother.

Susanna Reid of Good Morning Britain stunned viewers on Friday’s program with a vibrant floral maxi dress from Boden and some light pink heels.

Appearing on our TV screens most mornings, Susanna Reid has become a consistent source of wardrobe inspiration, best known for her love of elegant dresses and fun colour combinations. And on Friday, the Good Morning Britain presenter stunned viewers in a Boden maxi dress that fans have hailed as ‘absolutely gorgeous’.

Styled by Debbie Harper, the 54-year-old wore the Faye Double Cloth Dress in a multicoloured foliage design in vibrant shades of pink, blue, green and yellow. She kept the look simply, teaming the bold frock with some light pink slingback heels and a dainty necklace.

Susanna’s followers were quick to applaud the host for her ensemble after posting it to Instagram. One person praised “What a beautiful colorful dress,” while another praised the very colorful outfit, which is “brightening up the morning.” Although one commenter called it a “horrible dress,” another wrote that it was “absolutely gorgeous,” it wasn’t for everyone.

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The dress comes in at £116, but it’s always worth checking to see if there are any discount codes available to use to knock the price down. Boden usually displays any applicable discounts on their site underneath the sizes available, which for this particular dress, range from 4-22.

If it’s still a little out of budget, New Look has this Multicoloured Patchwork Print Wrap Style Midi Dress for £22.99. The midi length is decorated with a patchwork print all over with decorative sides and a flowing skirt which ends in a tiered hem.

Available in regular and petite lengths – but unfortunately not long – the Boden dress boasts blouson sleeves and smocking for a comfortable feel. Made from 100% cotton, it’s ideal for the warmer weather, while the fit and flare design makes for a ‘flattering’ shape.

The dress is described as “a guaranteed summer hero that will carry you right through the fall as well,” according to Boden. The best part is… It even has pockets, a luxury item that attracts a large crowd of designers. To prevent bulk, these ones have been neatly tucked into the side seams.

Being a relatively new-in piece, there are no reviews on the product currently, but Boden has earned an overall rating of 4.3 stars out of five in their dresses category. Susanna seems to be quite the fan of the retailer, and has been seen wearing several Boden dresses on GMB, including the Amy Cotton Short Dress.

Ilerioluwa Aloba, a popular musician known as Mohbad, was honored with numerous awards at Sunday’s 17th edition of The Headies Awards, which honored him with several awards.

Mohbad won several top awards, including Afrobeats Single of the Year for the same song, Best Street-Hop Artiste for his hit single “Ask About Me,” and Best Collaboration for “Egwu” with Chike.

This recognition comes nearly two years after his tragic passing in September of this year, a blow to the Nigerian music industry and sparked outcry all over the country.

His family, which includes his wife Omowunmi Aloba and their young son Liam, gave him a standing ovation from an emotional audience as he accepted the awards.

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Mohbad Lives On

We want to express our sincere gratitude for this award to Omowunmi in her heartfelt speech, which read, “On behalf of myself, our son Liam, my husband’s immediate brother Adura, and the rest of the Imolenization family.”

Mohbad “lives on,” even though he is no longer with us. Because he lives forever, especially through our son Liam, I don’t like to address him as my late husband.

He may not have fully grasped the depths of his father’s greatness, but I do believe that he will do so in the future. &nbsp,

He will be aware of how his father’s voice is influencing people’s lives, and how his songs have impacted people with their spirit and strength. He will understand that his father still matters.

“Thank you so much for the Headies, thank you for shining a light on my husband, thank you for recognizing his legacy, and thank you for honoring his memory. It means a lot to Liam, our son, and Imolenization as a whole. Thank you once more.”

A montage and a short performance by street-hop artists celebrating Mohbad’s significant impact and the gap his passing left in the industry also made a heartfelt tribute to him.

The Headies Awards, which are regarded as Nigeria’s most prestigious music awards, had the themes of “Back to Base” and “Apologetically African,” a vibrant return to the nation after two years away.

Nollywood actress and media personality Nancy Isime, who brought charisma, humor, and infectious energy to the stage, hosted the event.

Every performance brought their A-game to the Headies stage thanks to a number of unforgettable performances, from Olamide and Shallipopi’s surprise joint performance to Fireboy DML’s soulful acoustic set. &nbsp,

One of the night’s biggest winners was Chike, who co-starred with Mohbad in the award-winning song “Egwu” and won both the Viewers’ Choice Award and Best Music Video.

Rema’s project HEIS won Afrobeats Album of the Year, Davido won Digital Artist of the Year, and Tems won Best Recording of the Year for her soulful song “Burning.”

While Liam Gallagher watched Rico Lewis score for Manchester City, he appeared to be having the time of his life while the pair are set to soon make their long-awaited return to the Oasis stadium.

Liam Gallagher is soon going to be hard at work preparing for the event of the summer – the Oasis reunion tour. However, he seemed more than happy to prolong his absence from rehearsals for an equally important celebration.

Manchester native Liam, 52, has been a Manchester City FC supporter since childhood. Noel Gallagher also shares his passionate love of the team – despite the rift between the brothers themselves, and once explained that they support City instead of United for a hilarious reason.

My dad hated his brothers, which is essentially a family trait. All of them were Irish nationals who had a desire to support United. Instead, my father chose City out of anger. No other reason besides that. He claimed that Liam and I were legitimate United fans.

While Liam is usually too busy to make it to many games in person, he managed to get down to Wembley to watch his team play Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on April 27. Rico Lewis managed to score a goal within the first two minutes, and the musician couldn’t hide his excitement.

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In the stands, Liam kept his eyes hidden behind sunglasses while wearing a black jacket over a baggy shirt and kept his voice under control.

The musician jumped out of his seat as soon as Rico scored, raising his fists in the air as she roared along with the rest of the crowd.

Both Gallagher brothers are known for their wild rants on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Liam’s love on Man City came into play when he took umbrage at a comment about his daughter Molly Moorish, who’s dating footballer Nat Phillips.

Liam didn’t meet Molly for the first 20 years of her life after having an affair with her mother Lisa, but has now got to know his daughter and even met the model’s boyfriend – who happens to play for Liverpool FC.

Despite meeting Phillips, Liam showed that some lines were drawn when Manchester City were beaten 3-1 by Phillips’ Reds during the 2022 Community Shield.

A Liverpool fan made fun of the outcome after Liam complained about it, saying, “Nat Phillips will be doing all kinds of celebrating tonight.” He retorted, “Not in my house, he won’t,” with a polite nod.

Not that Liam and Noel need anything to fight over, but he also targeted his brother after Noel was filmed being ‘too cool’ to take part in the Poznan during a Man City win last year. While the rest of the crowd turned around with their arms around each other, Noel stood stock still facing the cameras and didn’t acknowledge the fans celebrating around him.

Soon afterward, Liam made the rounds on social media, and he continued to defend his lack of footie etiquette. To the delight of the fans, he commented on the clip as “poor behavior.”