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Married At First Sight star JJ Slater has revealed that he barely speaks to anyone from his series in 2023 apart from just people from the show amid romance with Katie Price

Married At First Sight star JJ Slater has revealed that he’s only in touch with two of the stars from his E4 series. The reality contestant took part in the 2023 series – and while the intense show can makes friends for life, that’s not the case for JJ.

In fact, according to the reality TV star who is currently dating former glamour model Katie Price, he only keeps in contact with two of them despite being in a group chat with the men from the series.

His admission comes after he was spotted flying out to Türkiye with Katie to have his and hers surgeries.

In a recent interview with The Sun, JJ explained: “Not on a basis where we would message and check in with each other, apart from with Luke and with Terence.”

He added: “There is a boys’ group chat with all the boys in there. It’s pretty quiet now. It was lively at first, but now it’s just like, happy birthdays. Or if someone’s going out, they’ll be like, I’m here, if anyone fancies a beer, stuff like that. But on a day-to-day basis, no.”

When JJ first appeared on the show, he was partnered with Bianca Petronzi but it soon became obvious that he was unable to find a spark towards her.

And it was at this point, he found a connection with Ella Morgan.

Ella made history on the show as the first transgender female. The pair it hit off immediately but after returning to the series as a couple, they too couldn’t make it work and went their separate ways.

Soon after their relationship came to an end, JJ stirred the pot further as he started dating mum of five Katie, who once went by the name of Jordan during her glamour modelling years.

Katie and Ella had formed a friendship so it took Ella by surprise that Katie was now dating her ex.

Speaking to relationship expert Paul C. Brunson on his podcast We Need To Talk, earlier this year, Ella said: “It does make me laugh because you say I’m crazy, and I love Katie but you’re with her now? So, I just wasn’t the right person for him, we haven’t had any contact since the show.

The reality TV star added: “I haven’t seen him since the show. We were texting before the vow renewals and I knew he wasn’t feeling it. I didn’t get over JJ for, I’d say it took me a good six to eight months to get over him.

“I’m fully over him now and I wish him the best, I wish Katie the best, if they’re happy, they’re happy.”

On reflection, Ella believes their romance failed to stand the test of time due to the fact she was a transwoman and was concerned what his friends and family would think.

Ella added: “Looking back, was there that emotional connection? I think there was a lot of fancying and being sexually attracted to someone. Sometimes when there was no cameras, he said I was too loud for him. He said I’d go out for drinks and then take out my anger on him.”

The reality TV star went on to add: “I wasn’t the nicest and I think I was a hurt person and hurt people hurt people and that’s what I did. He was worried how the public would portray him and what his friends and family would think.”

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Rylan Clark and his co-host Rob Rinder have both spoken about how they feel about death in terms of their own mortality and those of the people they love

TV personality Rylan Clark has confessed his fears for his mum’s health after returning from a trip to India with Rob Rinder.

The 36-year-old and Rob, 47, were in the country filming their latest travel show Rob and Rylan’s Passage to India, which saw them exploring the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of India.

This follows a previous collaboration between the pair where they journeyed through Italy, during which their friendship flourished.

However, their travels have also led to deeper conversations about mortality. Speaking to Radio Times Magazine, Rylan revealed that the trip had made him more concerned about his mother’s health than his own.

He said: “I’m more worried about losing my mum than losing my own life. I feel like coming back from Varanassi was eye-opening. It made me realise I’ve just got to enjoy things I’m doing, and if I’m not enjoying it, then don’t f***ing do it.”

Rylan’s comments came in response to Rob’s own profound reflections on mortality, where he admitted his fear of death.

He confessed: “The dark shadow of death and fear of it is a present force and has always been for me. The looming idea it’s going to end. The unknown is the great terror.”

Despite the uncertainty of what the future holds, we can take comfort in reflecting on the past. In recent years, Rylan’s mum Linda has become a beloved figure on Celebrity Gogglebox, where she shares a sofa and her TV opinions with Rylan.

It’s his mum’s wellbeing that Rylan occasionally updates his Radio 2 audience about during his programme.

On one occasion, the former X Factor star had to step away from his radio duties to care for his mother.

He revealed on Instagram back in July: “Mummy Linda isn’t well sadly so I won’t be hosting the show tomorrow. Thank you to the emergency team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Will keep you updated as she’s on the mend. She’s a trooper.”

Beyond talking about his mum’s health struggles, Rylan has also been open about his own medical issues after experiencing heart failure in the wake of his 2021 split from former husband Dan Neal.

Speaking to The Times, Rylan revealed how the health scare affected him: “The first thing I do is have a coffee, which has to be decaf after my heart failure four years ago. When I was getting divorced, I ended up in an ambulance twice.

Iconic rock star and legendary drummer Viv Prince has died at the age of 84 years old.

The musician famed for his skill on the drums played for a plethora of bands during the sixties including The Kinds, Pretty Things and The Who. Following news of his death, tributes started to pour in. Lead singer of White Stripes, Jack White led the tributes. 

Taking to his social media, he said: “I was lucky enough to meet Viv some years ago who was working on his farm in Portugal at the time.

“He was an inspired and eccentric rock and roller and maybe I’ll have to put together a team to work on a documentary about this man one day.

“Safe travels into the sweet beyond Viv, you were one of the real ones. -III” As of yet the cause of death remains unknown.

As soon as news circulated regarding his death, fans wasted no time in posting their tributes.

One person said: “So sad to hear, Viv was pretty much the only musician of my formative era that I had any personal connections with. Wonderful to hear you were familiar with his work.”

Another person said: “Those early Pretty Things records were something else. Dude was a trendsetter for sure. He will be missed.”

And a third added: “RIP thank you for your talent.” A fourth fan said: “The Pretty Things, what a band. Rest easy Viv.”

Speaking about the legendary musician, a fifth person said: “Such an amazing drummer.” A sixth wrote: “Cheers to a legend.”

Viv Prince was born in Loughborough in 1941 and started to make a name for himself in the 1960’s. And at the time, he joined a band titled Pretty Thing in 1964.

Aside from his drumming abilities, he was also famed for his on stage antics which drew in crowds far and wide.

But within twelve months, Viv left the band.

Speaking to Classic Rock about his decision to leave the band, Dick Taylor explained: “The final straw with Viv came at The Twisted Wheel in Manchester. He refused to play because the pub across the road wouldn’t serve him.”

He added: “What he hadn’t twigged was that it was attached to the hotel he’d been in the night before, causing mayhem with The Kinks.

In the end, Phil [May, vocals] said ‘You’d better just go home’ He was a wonderful drummer, but….”

The band is perhaps better known for hits including Don’t Bring Me Down and Honey I need.

Viv was part of the band’s first two albums Pretty Things and Get The Picture before he bowed out of the group.

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