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Stacey Solomon told fans earlier this week in a letter she wrote as a teenager that some people didn’t believe in her when she was younger.

TV presenter Stacey Solomon shared a message to her younger self earlier this week. It included her writing about people having said that she was “on a road to failure” as a teenager and how her life has turned out since then.

Stacey, 35, who rose to fame on the X Factor in 2009, has told fans on Instagram that she was written off as not being “smart enough” or “strong enough” when she was younger. She also referenced having become a parent when she was 18, with her eldest child Zachary, now 17, born in 2008.

She then continued to write about her success, including her involvement with the haircare company REHAB, which Vicky Ellis and Anastasia Tozer co-founded. The trio recently held a ceremony to celebrate the trio’s achievement at an award ceremony and the brand is named on FEBE’s Growth 100 list for 2025. At the end of her message, Stacey addressed those who didn’t believe in her growing up and said, “Those people couldn’t have been more wrong.”

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The post included photos of Stacey, Vicky, and Anastasia at the event. It also included photos of the Loose Women star in a photoshoot for jewellery brand Abbott Lyon, which Stacey shared on Instagram yesterday.

A letter to teenage me, Stacey wrote in the post’s title. When you’re a teenage mother, people will say to you, “You’re on the verge of failure, you’re not smart enough, you’re not strong enough, you don’t speak well enough, you’re not talented enough,” and you’ll be one of them.

However, you will eventually own the second-fastest-growing company in the UK. With two boss women who had a dream and a garage to work from at the beginning of the program, “@rehabyourhair” (ad). Today, I got my adorable babies ready for school, drove straight to the awards ceremony, and then shot a campaign for the brand I LOVE @abbottlyon (ad).

She concluded, saying, “A day like this, I could never even dream of growing up.” And I was told it wouldn’t be possible by so many people. Never allow others to set you’s limits. They couldn’t have been more mistaken.

Fans sent the fans cheery messages after the post. Jemma Solomon, Stacey’s sister, responded to the comments section as well. Jemma expressed her support in a letter to her sibling that read, “Forever proud.”

Never underestimate the girl who wore boots to college when the department was shut down completely because of the mouse inside that ran out of them, Jemma continued. Because that girl has “SMASHED every aspect of life one step at a time,” is that emoji “laughing emoji”?

Stacey continued to enjoy where she had left. At the conclusion of her comment, Jemma wrote, “Now enjoy the seeds you have sewn, it’s time for you to breathe and unwind a little because we both know sitting still is not one of our strong points.”

Stacey later responded to her sister by laughing emojis, asking, “Paaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha She continued, “I love you a lot.”

Incredible. Someone wrote in their response to Stacey’s letter. one of the most difficult working women I know. You are entitled to everything and more. She would never believe the adventure she would embark on, wrote another person who responded to the post this week. You ought to be so proud.

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Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland, who reportedly have been barred from working together once the season premieres in late September, are now facing a ban on collaboration.

Due to the tight schedules Strictly Come Dancing requires, Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland, who were the winners of Strictly last year, are reportedly “not allowed” to collaborate this year.

Chris was the first blind contestant on the show, so it was a historic partnership between the professional dancer and comedian last year. They eventually prevailed, and along the way they developed a lovely friendship. Since then, they have co-hosted a podcast called Winning Isn’t Everything, which makes reference to what Dianne’s father had in mind when she first teamed up with Chris.

On Friday (19 September), the day before Strictly’s launch show, Chris took to X, formerly known as Twitter to share a worrying update about the podcast. A fan wrote: “Chris!! Your podcast can’t be ending, I spend all week wishing it was Thursday. We were robbed with a shorter one too this week.”

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Chris responded by stating that it was, regrettably, something that was possible. He said, “It’s a possibility.” “At the moment, it doesn’t seem like Dianne will be permitted to do it through Strictly,” Dianne said.

Couples can sometimes spend hours in the rehearsal room during the strictly scheduled rehearsals, which are a common occurrence. Fans have previously expressed concern for Dianne’s well-being because they were concerned about her putting herself through such a demanding schedule given that she just announced she is pregnant.

The Australian dancer took to social media last week to share that she and partner Joe Sugg – who she danced with on Strictly in 2018 – are expecting their first child together. She is the first person to compete on the show whilst pregnant and is said to be taking the Strictly and all its rehearsals at her own pace with regular breaks.

Every employee who works on Strictly adheres to duty of care and welfare guidelines, according to an insider. There will be frequent breaks and rest/warm-up periods throughout the rehearsal, which will have been planned by Dianne and tailored to the partner’s pace.

For her pregnancy announcement, Dianne and Joe uploaded a video to their social medias. Fittingly set to the Elton John son Tiny Dancer, the two set up a canvas and pretended to paint before swivelling the picture around to reveal a painting of three stick figures. One represented Dianne, with her signature red hair, another represented Joe and a third, much smaller stick figure represented their baby.

The painting’s top also had “2026,” but that was the only information they provided regarding the due date. Joe’s caption did, however, reveal a baby id. The YouTuber continued with the video, “Our little boy, we can’t wait to meet you.”

Dianne and Joe made it to the final when he appeared on Strictly, but were beaten to the glitterball by Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, who are also in a relationship now. Dianne has been in the final a total of three times, the third being with EastEnders’ Bobby Brazier. However, she has only won the once.

She also won a BAFTA for her most recent series, which’s waltz in “You’ll Never Walk Alone with Chris” was chosen as the year’s most memorable performance.

The Mirror have contact the BBC for comment.

When it comes to his budding romance with Zoe Kravitz, Harry Styles has a habit of keeping his love life a secret.

It is no secret in the celebrity world that the newest couple on the block is Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz. Neither of the pair is a stranger to dating fellow A-listers, and it looks like they’re back at it again by striking up a romance themselves.

In a few weeks, some people may assume that the pair has transformed their relationship from a pit of disintegration to a true love. However, it could be that they will stay together forever. Numerous times have Zoe and Harry been seen scurrying hand in hand. Their budding romance is illustrated in this image.

However, it seems that the two people have been friends far more than most of us would have thought. Despite being seen kissing the likes of Emily Ratajkowski and Kendall Jenner, Cheeky-chap Harry, 31, has dated a number of well-known women but frequently kept his relationship with his girlfriends a secret.

Although there have been discussions about how Harry and Zoe might use the relationship to promote his next album and Zoe’s upcoming film, it’s claimed that this is the real deal. They have known each other for years, according to a source, and what the majority of people are unaware of is this.

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They continued, noting that their relationship doesn’t appear to be moving at all. Because of their friendship, they can feel “super comfortable” with one another. However, sources claim that despite being notoriously private, he has a long history of success and can still keep things private.

A source told The Sun that Harry is a very private man. He has dated numerous people, but it’s not always so publicly. Harry is a master at keeping things under wraps if he so desired. He has a long history in the field and is aware of how his loyal following reacts. He doesn’t take it lightly to introduce a new girlfriend to the world. He has given it a lot of thought, but he is aware of the reaction because he believes Zoe to be the real deal. The source continued, “The romance is not a quick fling.”

traveling the globe together

In more than one nation have the couple been spotted interacting with one another. When they were spotted in Rome last month, Harry first sparked rumors with Zoe.

Just last week, the two met in New York City and were there together. Lenny Kravitz, her father, and Harry met her at lunchtime in a restaurant.

Before Lenny arrived, they made their way to the Sant Ambroeus venue in a handshake. Harry’s appearance suggests that Lenny has already ratified Harry.

According to a source, “Lenny’s friends say he is very protective of Zoe, but it really seemed like he enjoyed meeting Harry.” He believed Harry to be polite, honest, and genuinely interested in getting to know the family, as best as people could tell.

Lenny seemed to have a feeling that Harry would respect Zoe because he had always wanted to be with her. At lunch, they were laughing a lot, and Lenny seemed to have appreciated Harry’s sense of humor. He enjoys when someone can lighten the load.

Harry and Zoe then traveled to Italy once more to attend Charlie XCX’s wedding, which is said to have been a joint event.

PDA

Zoe and Harry aren’t afraid of a little PDA, despite it still being in their early stages. Although Harry’s signature style of dating has been documented, they haven’t been seen doing this.

Despite having been linked to a lot of celebs over the years, Harry is known for being private about his love life.

Harry is a very private man, according to a source, who has dated numerous people but not always in public. Harry is a master at keeping things under wraps if he so desired.

“He’s been in this industry a long time and he knows how his fanbase reacts to things. He doesn’t take introducing the world to a new girlfriend lightly. He has thought long and hard about it but he’s prepared for the backlash because he thinks Zoe is the real deal.”

They continued, saying that no one should ever be able to date Harry, even though he and Zoe have already discussed how it would look. They stated that they are both committed to the long run and that it is not just a “fling.”

Jade Thirlwall, the star of Little Mix, has just released her debut solo album, That’s Showbiz Baby!, and she is the latest celebrity to make an appearance on a well-known TV program.

Singer-songwriter Jade Thirlwall made her return to TV this week with an appearance on a beloved show. She’s now followed in the footsteps of numerous other celebrities by having fronted an episode of CBeebies Bedtime Stories.

The CBeebies show sees celebrities read to viewers and previous guests have included Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse, former EastEnders cast member Rose Ayling-Ellis, actor Tom Hardy and singer Dolly Parton. Jade’s Little Mix bandmate Perrie Edwards has also been on the show.

Jade, 32, who rose to fame on the X Factor, was seen reading The Dress in the Window on tonight’s episode. The Brit Award said that she had chosen the book, written by Robert Tregoning and illustrated by Pippa Curnick, herself.

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It was released in 2023 and follows a young man who spots a gorgeous dress in a window of a store and tries to buy it. Jade explained her decision, saying, “I love that it’s about self-expression. Children should be able to wear whatever they want and not be afraid to be completely themselves.

Jade, who has appeared on various shows like the Assembly, introduced herself to the audience at the beginning of the episode. I enjoy performing and singing. I really enjoy choosing and dressing in clothes that I feel comfortable in and that make me feel good when I wear them, in addition to drawing and painting.

She continued, “Tonight’s CBeebies Bedtime Story is about a person who also enjoys clothes.” A young boy discovers something he would love to wear in a clothing store. The Dress in the Window is the title of this book.

It comes just a week after Jade’s debut solo album, That’s Showbiz Baby!, was released last Friday. The album is currently at number 3 on the Official Albums Chart in the UK and it’s said to have achieved the biggest opening week for a debut album of 2025, according to the Official Charts Company.

Jade said that she was “overwhelmed” upon the release of the album, which includes tracks like Angel of My Dreams and Fantasy. She wrote about the project in a post on Instagram last week and expressed gratitude over the experience.

She said: “My debut album is finally out in the world. I’m a little overwhelmed right now and don’t even know where to begin. Thank you to anyone who has played a part in this record and campaign. The list is endless and so is my gratitude.

That’s Showbiz Baby, I say! is all of my inner workings, ups and downs in the music business, navigating my personal relationships with the industry, and overcoming my inner demons. Pop girliness was influenced by everything I heard about growing up.

The biggest thanks must go to the writers, producers, vocal producers, mixers, and masterers who I’ve had the pleasure of working with on this record, she said. You all made it possible for me to rediscover who I am and become a better writer and artist. During this time, I’ve made some lovely friends.

BBC iPlayer has Jade’s CBeebies Bedtime Story.

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Celebs Go Dating’s most recent season featured Donna Preston, but she had to find love while doing it. Instead, she miraculously met someone after filming the episode.

Donna Preston, the star of Celebs Go Dating, and Donna Preston have a secret romance after they meet. The actress made her first appearance on the most recent season of the show, but she never found love.

The 39-year-old tried to find the one, but she left the series late. But she didn’t meet her new man until after she left the agency.

Donna first encountered her new boyfriend at the glamorous wrap party. She has since stated that she has found a true gentleman through her open communication.

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Donna discussed her new romance with The Sun ahead of the release of the psychological horror-thriller The Nice Ones. She remarked, “It was a real laugh. I didn’t make it on the show, but I did eventually run into a man in Marbella.

I initially assumed I had won a billion dollars, but I didn’t; he is simply the most chivalrous person I’ve ever met. And to be honest, champagne and yachts are not involved. The little things, like the perfect quiet moments with friends and watching the sunset on the beach, are what I love to do.

Donna and Drag Race star Danny Beard started a close friendship on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year, making her a household name.

Jack P Shepherd went on to win the series but it also gave Donna a step into the reality world. But even before taking part, she knew that reality TV wouldn’t affect her successful acting career.

She continued, “I don’t really think of them as opposing worlds. It’s all about storytelling, whether it’s on reality TV, comedy, or drama.

“People are smart because they are aware of the diversity of hats.” On reality TV, I really enjoy having the freedom to show different sides of myself, including the actor, the comedian, and the woman who is just being herself. They all “feed” one another in many ways.

The next series of Big Brother is due to hit our screens at the end of the month, with Donna hinting that she might be seen on the spin-off chat show Late & Live.

Celebs Go Dating’s most recent season is undoubtedly one of its most successful, with some people finding love through the agency.

Not one, but two famous people fell in love with their clients after the filming ended.

Kerry Katona and Jon Lee both found love with their new partners right in front of their eyes. The two of them can often be seen on social media showing off their new romances.