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After splitting with Curtis Pritchard, Ekin-Su Cülcülolu reveals she is “practicing” for I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! She also details her relationship with Curtis Pritchard.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has revealed new details on her dating life following her split from her Love Island All Stars boyfriend, Curtis Pritchard earlier this year.

The reality star said she is ‘single, ready to mingle’ as she also reveals she is ‘practicing’ for I’m A Celeb. The Mirror caught up with Ekin-Su at the Pride Of Britain awards where she said: “I’m single, ready to mingle. I’ve been on dates and dating around and I am enjoying it now, whereas before I would be a bit paranoid.

If I meet him on the dating app or if I meet him on the street, I’m just like that, “I don’t really care,” I’m like that. I’m ready for it.

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31-year-old Love Island icon first stepped foot into the spotlight when she won Love Island in 2022 alongside her ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti. After the relationship ended, Ekin-Su tried to find love again on Love Island All Stars and walked away with professional dancer Curtis.

In May, the pair called it quits, and Ekin had previously stated in The Mirror, “We are]friends. We are . We continue to speak, and I have nothing but lovely things to say about him.

Ekin-Su described the evening as “magical” and said she loves the Pride of Britain because “it’s all about the amazing things people do in our country.”

She also disclosed that she is “practicing” for “I’m a Celeb.” She continued, “I think I’ve been practicing for years that I’m a celeb.”

I was frightened of the enormous spider because, you never know, I might need it on the show, and it was like an Australian huntsman in my closet. I swear to god, I was scared. She continued, “I will put on a brave face if I see someone cute on the show.”

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It comes as ITV’s hit show I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! is returning, and several stars are already rumoured to be taking part. The show, which started in 2002, has been running for 24 series.

Reality star Christine McGuinness has sparked rumours that she could be appearing after nervously swerving the subject on Will Njobvu’s Tea Time podcast.

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Vogue Williams is also said to be close to signing up for this year’s show. If she did, she would be the second in her family to do so, as husband Spencer Matthews was on I’m A Celeb a decade ago.

Helen Flanagan, a Coronation Street star, and ex-boyfriend Scott Sinclair have spoken candidly about their “rubbish” co-parenting situation during a Pride of Britain event.

Helen Flanagan has taken a fresh swipe at ex Scott Sinclair after their “rubbish” co-parenting situation means she won’t see her children at Christmas.

Talking to the Mirror at the Pride of Britain awards, Helen was asked what her plans were with her children for the festive season. She responded that she didn’t have any. “I have to co-parent, which is really rubbish,” she explained.

“My children’s father lives very north of Manchester, and we can’t co-parent like we can when we live in the same city,” he said. We then proceed in sequence.

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Helen, who will soon be releasing a tell-all book about her life and relationships, said it felt “unnatural” and that she is “not looking forward” to Christmas Day without her children.

I’m not anticipating it,” she said. When a mother is expecting and she doesn’t have children for Christmas, she said, “it’s also really unnatural.” It’s just a day, though.

Helen has chosen to spend the holidays playing panto without her children with her. The Evil Queen of Liverpool is “I! She laughed, “I’ll be very busy with that.”

Helen will be spending the day with her mother, father Paul, brother Tom, and his wife. Tom’s son will also be with her. Helen continued, “At least I have my nephew.” However, I’ll be able to spend New Years with my kids!

From 2009 to 2022, Helen and Scott were dating. They had two daughters and a son when they got married in 2018. The couple, however, decided to leave in October 2022.

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A source told The Sun: “Helen has removed her engagement ring and told those close to her that she is no longer with Scott. They hit a rough patch in the summer and after Helen came back from [filming I’m A Celebrity in] South Africa it ended for good. Helen and Scott have committed to co-parenting their kids as a family unit.”

After their relationship had been intermittent for a while, Helen revealed to the Mail Online that she was the one to end it. We were constantly quietly separating before gradually reuniting.

She also acknowledged that the two still care about one another despite not liking one another. We don’t get along, she told Charlotte Dawson on her podcast. I am aware that Scott cares about me and loves me, even though he wouldn’t admit it.

“But I’m so over it, I can’t ever have a relationship where we’ll always be fighting.” I’m unapologetically argumentless. We as women make every effort possible to help the father of your children, just like I did, succeed. However, I believe that if I were dating someone else, it would be simple because I didn’t have the same level of energy as the father of my children.

Lydia Bright, a mother-of-one and TV personality, has revealed details of her early life and growing up with orphans. She mentioned her desire to attend the Pride of Britain awards as a person.

Lydia Bright, a Towie star, has explained why she values the Pride of Britain Awards so highly.

The TV personality appeared at the glamorous event at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday. Other stars spotted along the red carpet included; Peter Andre, Olivia Atwood, Laura Anderson, Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson.

Lydia graced herself at the drinks reception before the awards ceremony, stunding on-lookers with her long pink gown. She explained why it is significant to “celebrate” children and how she connected to the foster care system when talking about her personal connection to the occasion.

Due to her mother’s role as a foster carer, who still serves the role today, Lydia, who is the mother of Loretta Rose, said she frequently was with foster children. After being a foster carer for more than three decades, the 34-year-old described her mother as her greatest inspiration.

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She told The Mirror : “My mum has been such an amazing inspiration. I think growing up with children in foster care and knowing so much about the foster care system, and also being a mum for me, I always get hit when it is about the children.”

Among the young winners include quadruple amputee, Luke Mortimer, who has raised thousands for charities to help other children with disabilities. Elsewhere, teenager Zach Eagling has been announced the winner for Teenager of Courage after he sucessfully campaigned to change the law to protect people with epilepsy. Cancer patient Georgie Hyslop, aged 17, won the Good Morning Britain Young Fundraiser of The Year. She has been applauded for raising £51,000 for others in need.

Lydia continued, “I think this event is truly amazing. You are surrounded by inspiring individuals. The kids are incredible. They merit celebration. The former Towie star has long championed children in care, having also appeared on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls.

The reality TV personality earlier called for children to be offered more support for when they leave care at 18 years old. Saying, that they are being “failed” by the state. She told BBC in June: “You cannot just wash your hands with these vulnerable young adults at 18 and expect them to just go on and thrive in society. They need the support, we’re letting go of them too young and we’re setting them up for failure.”

Lydia, described fostering as “a massive part of my world ” and said: “A lot of [foster carers] feel like at 18, their duty’s done, and my mum’s belief is that when you do have a foster child, they are with you for life – you can’t let go.”

Kate Garraway is posing for the Pride of Britain Awards red carpet in a maxi dress that is so affordable and flattering that it costs less than $100.

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The Pride of Britain Awards sees some of our favourite TV stars hitting the red carpet, and the Good Morning Britain presenters have all made their appearance this year. Among them was Kate Garraway, who opted for a super affordable dress to walk the red carpet.

Kate has been starring in Celebrity Traitors’ most recent season, but she switched out her country-chic Highlands outfits for a sophisticated cape dress. The Mimi Navy Maxi Dress with Cape Sleeve Detail, which she is wearing, is available at just £95, is the exact dress she is wearing from club L.

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The dress has no shortage of drama thanks to its flowing cape sleeves, which flow down from some seriously structured shoulders on the dress. The dress’s fitted silhouette contrasts with the statement shoulders, giving it a flattering hourglass shape.

Kate’s Mimi Navy Maxi Dress is made of premium jersey with good stretch, which helps you contour and smooth your body as well. Perfect for walking the red carpet, the sleeves’ cape details have been carefully positioned to allow for maximum movement.

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Kate’s Club L dress is still a great choice for the numerous parties that the holiday season brings, though you might not have any red carpet parties coming up. You can wear it year-round for a day at the races, a graduation ceremony, or a christening, and it’s asap for weddings, formal dinners, or black tie parties.

You only need basic accessories to complete the look because the Mimi Navy Maxi Dress alone makes such a statement. Its slash neckline, which it wears with a statement necklace or some bold earrings, is a smart choice for wearing with heels and has been carefully designed to slam directly against the floor.

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Although Kate’s Club L dress is available in three different colors, including navy, coral, and white, Coast’s Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress is a great substitute for something else. It costs less than £119.20 (though it’s on sale down from £149), but it comes in black, red, and lilac with a more flowing cape attachment.

The Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress by Karen Millen is the ideal dress if you want to have a shorter hemline but don’t want to lose any of the drama. It is now on sale for just £81, a significant saving of £188, and has a similar cape detail that’s the same length.

At the annual Pride of Britain Awards, Peter Andre expressed his gratitude to his son Junior Andre and daughter Princess Andre.

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Peter and Emily Andre have gushed over his children as they revealed just how important the Pride of Britain Awards is to them. The Mysterious Girl hitmaker admitted the Mirror’s event is a family tradition, while he spoke out on Princess and Junior’s growing success.

The couple – who share Amelia, 11, and eight-year-old Theo – attended the Pride of Britain Awards tonight with Peter’s eldest children, Junior and Princess Andre, who he shares with her ex Katie Price.

Princess and Junior have now made their own foray into the showbiz world, with his 18-year-old daughter having her own reality show on ITV2 and Junior rumoured to be follow in her footsteps.

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Peter, who spoke exclusively to us about his teen children at the Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards, said: “I’m so proud. We have a strong team, you know, of course.

Claire has spent the past 30 years with us and with me. Although there is a strong team around her, [Princess], it is about their being modest and about remembering where they are from.

You can’t just take what people say because you have to give back because people are so lovely. And they are good kids as well. Following the release of Princess’ show, his ex-wife Kate criticised Peter and his management team, the CAN Group, over the summer.

The former glamour model, 47, claimed she was “banned” from filming the show and missed Princess’ 18th birthday party as a result. She claimed that she was unable to assist Princess in her career or be involved.

Katie, who was once run by the CAN Group, expressed concern over Peter’s management of her daughter.

The management of Princess’ company at the time stated to the Mirror that “our duty of care to our clients is crucial.” We never give a client any advice about their personal life unless they ask, and we never let them see their families.

Princess has already gotten two more seasons of her show because she stays with the team. Princess shared her exciting news last week, saying, “I’m so excited to tell you what I’m going to tell you.” Thank you to everyone who contributed so much to The Princess Diaries season one.

“I’m pleased to let you know that I have two more series of The Princess Diaries out in 2026.” I’m so excited, I can’t wait. You’ve been requesting information from numerous people, but I haven’t been able to respond. But now you know. See you in 2026″.

Peter and Emily have long attended and backed the Pride of Britain Awards, and they always have a family there. She said, “We love coming out all together,” when talking about attending the annual event. We always enjoy ourselves.

“We particularly look forward to tonight. Our favorite combination to go to is that. 100 per cent. It’s a family tradition every year, Peter then said.

Chesney Hawkes, a music icon, exclusively spoke with the Mirror about how important the Pride of Britain Awards are to him and why he wouldn’t miss the prestigious event “for the world.”

The One and Only icon, who is best known for belting out a ballad, was pleased to learn that Chesney Hawkes is also a compassionate person.

As he took a moment to talk with us about what the ceremony means to him and why it is still a must on his busy schedule while appearing at tonight’s Pride of Britain Awards alongside his opulent wife Kristina Hawkes.

The 54-year-old, who first appeared in the 24th season of Celebrity Big Brother in April, has had a busy year. Chesney’s critically acclaimed album Living Arrows, which was released 34 years after the smash hit that made his name popular, continues to show younger musicians how it’s done.

The music legend’s first national tour will be in March, so 2026 looks set to be just as eventful. However, there is one night of the year that Chesney, who is familiar with seeing star-studded events, “would not miss it for the world” says.

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Father of three Chesney said, “Do you know what, I go to a lot of these,” he said in an exclusive interview with the Mirror. We all get to attend award ceremonies all year to celebrate some of the things we do in the business and don fancy velvet jackets and other such things, which is amazing. But this isn’t just something entirely new, is it not?

“What I love about this is that it’s the unsung heroes up and down the country that have just done something beautiful, you know, and that kind of beautiful human spirit. I’ve been to quite a few of these, and I would not miss it for the world if I could help it. I’m always so so happy to be here to support.”

Celebrities from all different glamorous disciplines showed up in all their finery for the 26th year of the annual awards ceremony, which was hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo. The real stars, however, are the unsung heroes, whose extraordinary accomplishments continue to inspire year after year.

This year’s winners include campaigners, fundraisers, kids who have overcome incredible odds, and everyday heroes who have taken their own lives to save others.

Jess Phillips, who also expressed her love for the ceremony at the drinks reception, said: “It’s always nice to feel upbeat.” Most of the time, the country’s output leaves people feeling a little depressed. therefore, celebrating is always a good idea. If I didn’t believe the world would change, I wouldn’t continue to work in politics. Actually, the world can change on both a micro and macro level in situations like this.

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