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Loose Women star Stacey Solomon was thrilled to receive a surprise parcel and handwritten note from David Beckham after fearing he ignored her plea for help

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Stacey Solomon was “so excited” on Monday after receiving an unexpected gift from David Beckham, accompanied by a lovely handwritten note.

The Loose Women star, 35, had earlier sent Beckham a “cringe” Instagram voice note asking for beekeeping advice, after deciding to start her own hive at home. However, she had feared he would ignore it but was delighted to discover he had responded.

“I’ve been sent a parcel from… the Beckhams. How sweet that he actually replied to an Instagram!” Stacey shared on her Instagram story. And inside the package was a card from David that read: “To Stacey and Joe, I hope you enjoy the honey and snacks. Lots of love, David Beckham.”

Overjoyed, Stacey told her followers: “I’ve got David Beckham’s autograph! What a time to be alive! They’re obviously funny. This is the best thing ever! Thanks David we love you.”

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Stacey then revealed that sister Gemma encouraged her to reach out and explained the voice note: “I’m getting a beehive and I know you and Victoria have got bees and they’re a big part of your life, so I just wondered if you had any top tips or advice.”

Cringing as she sent it, she admitted: “I’m already regretting sending you this message because I know you’ll never see it, or hear it, and if you do you’ll probably think I’m a weirdo.”

Later, she told Gemma: “I’m going to be blacklisted from all cool things now because I’ve just sent David Beckham the most loser-ish message.”

Her husband Joe joked about the situation as he said: “Damn right he didn’t reply, he better not either. Hands off mate.

“I don’t need David Beckham as competition! It’s the last thing I need. I’ve got dogs, ducks, the last thing I need is David Beckham,” he added.

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Former football ace Beckham manages bees at his £12 million Cotswolds estate and has turned the hobby into a business.

He launched BEEUP, a honey-based children’s snack brand sold in Target stores across the US.

Of his business, he said: “Beekeeping began as a hobby with my sons, but quickly grew into a deep appreciation for honey as a powerful superfood that provides natural energy.

“I am excited to make this wholesome, nutritious ingredient available for active kids and families in the form of these incredible BEEUP snacks.” And his wife Victoria affectionately calls the hobby “David’s Sticky Stuff.”

Meanwhile, Stacey has returned to the BBC with Stacey & Joe, a fly-on-the-wall series following life at Pickle Cottage with Joe and their five children.

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Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace is suing the BBC and one of its subsidiaries for up to £10,000 following his axe from the show as he claims he suffered ‘distress and harassment’

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The BBC has issued a response to Gregg Wallace’s claim against them following his axe from MasterChef. Last week, it was reported the TV presenter was claiming up to £10,000 in damages from the BBC and one of its subsidiaries.

He claimed they allegedly caused him “distress and harassment” by failing to disclose to him his personal data. Wallace is suing the BBC and BBC Studios Distribution Limited after he was sacked from the hit cooking competition in July.

Last year, it was announced that Wallace would step away from his role on the BBC cooking show while historical allegations of misconduct were investigated. Over the summer, production company Banijay UK and the BBC said they had agreed “Mr Wallace’s return to MasterChef is untenable.”

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In court documents last week, barrister Lawrence Power said that Wallace was seeking damages for “distress, harassment and loss of amenity not exceeding £10,000”, damages under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, and interest. He is also seeking a court order that the BBC and BBC Studios comply with the subject access requests.

Now, the BBC has responded as they filed a defence at London’s High Court. They insisted Wallace was not “entitled to any damages” and said Wallace pursued his claim without giving them prior notice.

According to the Sun, the BBC said: “That voluntary disclosure demonstrates the claimant has no basis to claim damages for distress in respect of the withholding of such information.” The publication claimed Wallace is planning to launch a disability claim for damages regarding his then-undiagnosed autism.

Wallace began co-presenting MasterChef in 2005, but it was announced in November 2024 that he would step away from his role while the misconduct allegations were investigated. A review by law firm Lewis Silkin later upheld 45 of the 83 allegations against him, including one of “unwelcome physical contact”.

The report found that the “majority of the allegations against Wallace (94%) related to behaviour which is said to have occurred between 2005 and 2018”, with only one allegation substantiated after that year.

It also concluded that the “majority of the substantiated allegations against Mr Wallace related to inappropriate sexual language and humour”, adding that “a smaller number of allegations of other inappropriate language and being in a state of undress were also substantiated”.

The report noted that during the course of the investigation, which was over a seven-month period, Wallace was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and said that the findings should be viewed in the context of his neurodiversity.

Wallace issued an apology saying he was “deeply sorry for any distress caused” and that he “never set out to harm or humiliate”. The former greengrocer said: “For eight months, my family and I have lived under a cloud. Trial by media, fuelled by rumour and clickbait.

“None of the serious allegations against me were upheld. I challenged the remaining issue of unwanted touching, but have had to accept a difference in perception, and I am deeply sorry for any distress caused. It was never intended.”

In July, the BBC said: “Although the full extent of these issues were not known at the relevant time, opportunities were missed to address this behaviour, both by the production companies running MasterChef and the BBC. We accept more could and should have been done sooner.”

The Mirror has contacted the BBC and Wallace’s representatives for comment.

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Britney Spears’ ex-husband Sam Asghari has spoken out about his former wife while reflecting on their marriage and defending his intentions during their relationship

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Sam Asghari has spoken out about his ex-wife Britney Spears, saying he only wants “the happiest” for her despite their split.

The 31-year-old actor and model was married to the pop superstar, 43, from 2022 until their separation in 2024. The pair first met in 2016 on the set of Britney’s Slumber Party music video and began dating soon after.

They announced their engagement in 2021 and tied the knot the following year in an intimate Los Angeles ceremony. Their marriage ended less than two years later, with Sam filing for divorce amid reports of “irreconcilable differences.”

Speaking to Us Weekly, Sam reflected positively on their time together, saying: “I just hope the happiest for her. And like I said before that, I celebrate the past, and it’s a big part of me, so I think everything should go well for her.”

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Sam, who is now dating Los Angeles real estate agent Brooke Irvine, went public with his new relationship in January after they were first spotted together in late 2024. “It’s been amazing,” he said of their romance.

Earlier this year, Sam revealed that before marrying Britney, he encouraged her to sign a prenuptial agreement to ensure her financial security.

Speaking on the Trading Secrets podcast, he explained: “I wanted her to have a prenup. I wanted to make sure she’s protected, because throughout her life, everybody – I don’t know one person that’s ever been in her life that didn’t take advantage of her. So it’s very sad. I wanted to make sure that I’m the person that [didn’t] do that.”

He also rejected claims that he ever used Britney for her fame or wealth. “I never get mad at the general public or fans or people that are seeing your life from a distance,” he said.

“Looking from an outside perspective, I see there’s an age difference, there’s a fame difference, there’s this, there’s that. But realistically, we met as co-stars.”

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Now focused on his acting career, Sam said he isn’t concerned about public opinion. “It’s all for me,” he explained.

“My career is always going to be, I’m always going to do things that’s going to benefit the fans and people that are watching me. And I want to be a good example. But at the same time, it’s because that makes me feel better.”

It comes after Britney recently concerned her fans as she admitted to “snapping” her legs after falling down the stairs. The pop icon, 43, often takes to Instagram to upload clips of her dancing at home.

However, one of her latest posts caught the attention of fans as she had a knee support covering on her leg. She danced in a shimmering mini dress with feathered hem but also had white bandages on her hands.

Britney revealed her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James had just left to go to their home in Maui with dad Kevin Federline and shared how dance lets her feel free.

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Alongside the post, the Baby hitmaker wrote: “This is the way I express myself and pray through art … father who art in heaven … I’m not here for concern or pity, I just want to be a good woman and be better … and I do have wonderful support, so have a brilliant day !!!”

In a concerning update, Britney added: “Psss I fell down the stairs at my friend’s house … it was horrible … it snaps out now and then, not sure if it’s broken but for now it’s snapped in !!!Thank u god.”

A large bruise could be seen on her wrist as well as smaller bruises along her arm and body. Just an hour later, Britney returned to Instagram in a leopard print bodysuit for more dance routines. She said: “As Madonna says, express yourself don’t repress yourself.”

The fears for Britney come four years after her conservatorship, which had begun in 2008, was terminated in the wake of the online “Free Britney” movement.

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Former Love Island star Montana Brown has sparked debate by revealing she has restricted her toddler from two very common parenting tactics which has prompted a mixed reactions from both parents and teachers

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Love Island star Montana Brown has ignited a parenting debate after revealing two things she has banned her three-year-old son Jude from having at school – screen time and sugary snacks.

The reality TV star, 30, who shares Jude and eight-month-old daughter Miley with fiancé Mark O’Connor, outlined her priorities when choosing a school, telling her social media followers: “The most important things in my head are nutrition, quality of teaching, and use of screen time.

“When I send him to school I don’t want him to be watching a screen at all… and on a lot of these open days they’re talking about using Chrome Books for their homework as they get into the older years.”

She also criticised excessive sugar consumption, saying: “Another thing, I’m really hating… I’m seeing kids having so much sugar as part of their diet at school.

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“We know it’s bad for them, we know it’s not good for them to concentrate, why are we giving it to them for their break times? I get it on occasion, but if anyone is giving Jude sugar, I want to do it on the weekend as a treat,” she added.

Her comments drew major criticism from parents and educators as one teacher said: “Not all time on a laptop is negative screen time. As a teacher they learn valuable life skills.”

Someone else said: “Montana you need to come down to earth a bit and live in the real world I fear.” Another complained: “Gosh people are way too woke these days. Kids are allowed sweets now and again.”

Another added: “As someone who works in a primary school this is an incredibly high expectation when schools are struggling enough as it is! Your opinions are valid but until you work in a school… you shouldn’t criticise.”

Montana’s views were criticised by another unimpressed follower who said: “Ah Montana, you need to get a little bit of grip now girl.”

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In response, Montana addressed the backlash on social media as she clarified: “I’ve caused quite the stir. If you look at the video that I did about schools, I said the most important things to me are nutrition, amount of screen time use and quality of teaching.

“I did not say the schools I’ve been looking at watch movies all day. I said Jude is gonna have screen time, it’s something that I would like for him to have less of it at school so that it makes me feel better about if I want to watch a film with him all day on the weekend.”

The former Love Island star added: “At the end of the day, I don’t let Jude watch any screen time whatsoever at this age. I don’t know one health professional that encourages lots of screen time.

“I’m just sharing with you why those things are important to me. I was shocked at how young kids are using screens at schools, that wasn’t something that I was thinking would be the case.”

Montana concluded by sharing her excitement about continuing her school search: “We’re going to see some more schools this week. I’m really, really excited. Can’t wait.”

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Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has shared a series of sweet photos with her twin daughters Ocean and Story as she issued a powerful body positivity message to other women

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Jesy Nelson has shared adorable photos with her two baby girls as she issued a candid body positive post after giving birth. The former Little Mix singer, who had a difficult pregnancy, welcomed her twin babies in May.

Due to complications around their birth, Jesy, 34, and her girls were not allowed home until weeks later in June. She has since been sharing updates on her daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, who she shares with her fiance Zion Foster.

Jesy delighted fans when she revealed her children had arrived “healthy and fighting strong” after arriving prematurely. Now, the singer has shared a series of black and white photos with her baby girls that were taken by proud dad Zion.

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She beamed as she held Ocean and Story in each arm as they both giggled away. Jesy wore a white bra and matching pants for the touching photoshoot as she also shared a powerful message to all other mums.

Alongside her post, Jesy candidly said: “I never thought it would have taken having two beautiful baby girls, that I could have potentially lost, to make me realise how incredible my body actually is.

“33 years of extreme diets, 33 years of putting myself down wishing my belly was flatter, wanting my waist just a little smaller and almost going through with a boob job, to now standing here having this photo taken.”

She added: “I can honestly say I’ve never felt prouder of my body and what it has been through! Yes my boobs hang lower and my belly is bigger and squishier – it doesnt look how it used to, but my god it created the best gift that has ever happened to me.

“I cannot wait to show my girls the first place they called home and the place where they defied all the odds. If there’s anything I’ve learned over the past 9 months of being pregnant, it’s that I never want my girls to feel the way I did about my body for so many years.

“So to all the future mummies or the mummies that have just given birth, if you’re struggling with how you are feeling in yourself or are maybe even feeling the pressure to “snap back” just take a moment to remember what YOU did! Be kinder to yourself and remember you are INCREDIBLE!!!”

Jesy was praised by her followers as Shaughna Phillips said: “Incredible woman, incredible mama.” Emily Clarkson added: “Perfection.” One fan commented: “Now THIS IS brilliant to read! Happy for you both Jesy!

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“It’s been a while since our 1-1’s and this is a beautiful chapter for you all.” Another added: “This is such a lovely post and message. You look great and just look at your precious girls.”

Just last month, Jesy had even more to celebrate as she got engaged to Zion. Alongside a photo of them on a beach at sunset, Jesy wrote: “Just got engaged to my best friend”.

The singer then posted a close-up shot of her dazzling engagement ring. Jesy and Zion’s twin girls had twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTS) – a rare condition that threatened their lives before they were born.

Identical twins share the same placenta in their mother’s womb, with some blood vessels joining the two together. Twins with TTS don’t have an equal flow of blood between the babies, which means that one baby can become anaemic and another can receive too much blood, leading to heart failure.

Jesy said she was in a “constant state of fear” due to the twins’ condition and later went into hospital for a procedure to burn the blood vessels that were causing uneven blood flow between the twins. She had to live in hospital for 10 weeks before the birth.

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With autumn well and truly here, shoppers are switching out their bedding for something cosier to keep off the chill through the autumn and winter, and this £20 set may be just the ticket

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Dunelm shoppers are going wild for a new duvet set that they’re calling ‘perfect for winter. ‘ The Catherine Lansfield Stripe 100% Brushed Cotton Reversible Duvet Set is the ideal blend of style and comfort, making it a top choice for the chilly months.

Available in six colours, including the newly launched navy and silver, this versatile striped design can match almost any bedroom decor. Plus, it’s reversible, so you can switch up your room’s look whenever you fancy.

With prices ranging from £20 to £42, each set comes with two standard pillowcases, offering a complete bedding makeover in one go. It’s available in four sizes: single, double, king and super king.

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There are countless ways to style this set to make your bedroom feel ready for autumn. Pair it with a chunky knit throw and warm lighting for a cosy, hotel-at-home vibe. We also suggest lighting a few candles for an extra snug atmosphere, reports the Express.

If you’re keen to explore other options, Dunelm isn’t the only retailer offering gorgeous bed sets. Soak & Sleep provides high-quality bedding at affordable prices, with its luxurious Egyptian cotton starting at £19.20.

Piglet in Bed offers a real luxury option, with bedding woven from a sumptuous blend of European flax linen and long-staple cotton. This provides the perfect balance of softness and structure, with charming details like coconut-shell button fastenings. The fabric is soft, breathable, and incredibly comforting against the skin, with a linen bundle starting from £237.

However, Dunelm’s Catherine Lansfield Duvet Set has also received rave reviews. One satisfied customer gushed: “So pleased with it. Looks great and is so comfortable. I loved it so much I bought the pink set for my daughter. She asked if it was expensive, as it felt like really good quality.”

Another chimed in: “Excellent value in bedding. The material is soft and cosy, perfect for autumn and winter. We liked it so much we ordered another set in a different colour way.”

But not all feedback was positive. One person noted: “Bought this duvet set the other week, looked lovely and nice and warm. Unfortunately, I went to put it on the bed this morning, and the buttons are broken in half. What a disappointment to find this.”