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Celebrity Big Brother winner’s incredible 2.5 stone weight loss secret revealed

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After winning Celebrity Big Brother and starting a new podcast, David Potts decided his next focus would be to slim down, even managing to lose weight over Christmas while doing panto

Celebrity Big Brother winner David Potts has lost a staggering 2.5st, despite being busy with his panto run and Christmas.

The Ibiza Weekender star shared a side-by-side before and after photo, typing: “OMG I’M SNATCHED.” He shared his news on Instagram, telling his fans how he dropped the weight. Having enlisted the help of a personal trainer, the 32-year-old announced he’d done it the old fashioned way, after “putting in the hard work.”

David wrote: “OMG IM SNATCHED! 2.5 stone down.

“WOW! I’m so bloody happy with my results. Being on a weightloss journey over Christmas is hard enough especially when you throw panto in the mix.

“But I’m so proud of myself for putting in the hard work. And it’s paying off. I cannot wait to see the results along the way.

“I want to give a massive shoutout to @floydtransform for helping me with this. You’re amazing and I can’t thank you enough! And @nuffieldhealth_bolton for supplying the vibes daily. Just another 7.5 stone to go haha.”

David’s celeb pals heaped support on him in the comments section of his post. Comedian Alan Carr hyped his mate up, replying: “You’ve got this!!!” Ibiza Weekender co-star Ellie Young added: “So proud of you.”

Britain’s Got Talent contestant and Ru Paul winner Danny Beard wrote: “Get it girleh! My Pammy for life!”

While David has tried his hand many a reality show, including Celebs Go Dating, Celebs on the Farm, Celebrity Ghost Trip, The Big Celebrity Detox and Celebrity Karaoke Club – there’s one he has vetoed. The TV star, who now has his own podcast, The David Potts Show, said he’d be the “worst person” to take part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.

David said: “I always think would I want to go into the jungle? I’d be horrendous. Everyone always says I should do it but honestly I’d probably be the worst person they’ve ever had in there. I’m scared of everything. I don’t even like rice. I’d be like ‘are you able to chuck us a jacket potato down?'”

But while heading Down Under is completely off the cards, David would be up for a reboot of the show that shot him to fame – ITV’s Ibiza Weekender. He was first on TV in 2016 and said he’d love another bash at it.

He said: “I never thought about doing telly in the first place so to still be doing it 10 years on is so wild. It will be 10 years this September when I went off filming my first series of Ibiza Weekender. It’s all so incredibly insane. I would absolutely love it to come back but don’t know if I’d be able to deal with the hangovers. I’m 32 now and I was 22 when I started it.”

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He said at the time of his future plans: “There’s always chinwags going on. There’s multiple things I’m going to be doing on the telly and I’m in talks about the next series of my podcast but I won’t be solo this time. I can’t say too much but you’ll definitely know who they are and they’re equally as high energy as me, so it’s going to be carnage.”

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Israel, Syria agree to dedicated communication line in US-brokered talks

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Under the supervision of the United States, Israel and Syria agreed to establish a joint system for sharing intelligence and coordinating military de-escalation.

The “dedicated communication cell,” as the mechanism was called in Tuesday’s joint statement, will also facilitate “diplomatic engagement and commercial opportunities.”

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In an effort to reach a security agreement that would stop Israel’s repeated attacks on its neighbor in the northeast, Israel and Syria have been engaged in intermittent talks for the past year.

The most recent statement comes after meetings between Israeli and Syrian officials, including the foreign minister, in Paris on Monday and Tuesday as the US tries to restart talks.

The statement read, “The mechanism will act as a platform to resolve any disputes as quickly as possible and stop misunderstandings.”

Without a clear and binding deadline for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Syrian territory seized since the former president’s overthrow in December 2024, a Syrian official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, claimed it would be impossible to proceed with “strategic files” with Israel.

The official added that the discussions ended with an Israeli-issued resolution to halt all military action against Syria.

“De-escalation in the military”

Since 1967, Israel has illegally occupied parts of the Syrian Golan Heights, expanding even further into Syrian territory in recent years, including the secluded Jabal al-Sheikh mountain, which borders Syria and Israel.

Israel has also carried out numerous attacks in Damascus, including one against the Syrian Ministry of Defense.

Despite US President Donald Trump’s overt support for the new Syrian government, the Israelis have attempted to portray the new Syrian government as an “extremist” force.

Israel is under some pressure from the US to reach a deal with Syria, but it doesn’t seem like a comprehensive agreement is in order.

Somalia condemns Israel’s visit to Somaliland

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Days after Israel became the only nation to grant the self-declared republic its first formal recognition as a sovereign state, the foreign minister of Israel traveled to Somaliland. The move was viewed as unlawful interference and a violation of Somalia’s territorial integrity.

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Women’s indoor golf league to launch in 2026

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At the end of 2026, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will host the first women’s indoor league.

In 2025, Woods and McIlroy, the company’s founders, declared they wanted to “help bring golf into the 21st century.”

In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the world’s top female golfers will play team matchplay for the duration of the season.

Teams of players will play on a five-story simulator screen before moving to a green that can rotate 360 degrees, creating hole-to-hole variations in WTGL.

LPGA President Craig Kessler said, “Our partnership with TMRW Sports and TMRW Sports on WTGL reflects our belief that innovation can increase the game’s appeal to new fans and increase LPGA athletes’ visibility,”

It “creates another global stage for our athletes,” according to the statement “it continues to raise the visibility and growth of women’s golf” and encourages fans to connect with them more deeply.

Atlanta Drive won the TGL title in Florida last year by defeating New York GC 4-3.

With the help of New Yorkers Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele, Rickie Fowler, and Matt Fitzpatrick, the Atlanta team, which included Billy Horschel, Justin Thomas, and Lucas Glover, won £6.93 million in prize money.

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Diallo Stars As Ivory Coast Set Up Egypt Showdown In AFCON

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Amad Diallo, a winger for Manchester United, led the Ivory Coast to victory over Burkinabe 3-0 on Monday, making them the first African Cup of Nations defending champions since 2010.

Before half-time, Diallo scored the opening goal and Yan Diomande’s second. In Marrakech’s final minutes, substitute Bazoumana Toure put the finishing touches on the score.

Ivory Coast will now travel south to Agadir, Morocco, to take on Egypt in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Seven title holders have failed to make the last eight since Egypt successfully defended the title in Angola 16 years ago.

After the group stage, Egypt and Nigeria failed to qualify for the tournament, and Senegal and Cameroon and Senegal made last-16 exits, while Zambia, Ivory Coast, and Algeria were eliminated.

Ivory Coast’s forward #26 Yan Diomande and Burkinabe’s forward #21 Cyriaque Irie Bi are interplayed during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Ivory Coast and Burkinabe on January 6, 2026 at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech. (FRANCK FIFE/AFP photo)

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After just five minutes of fouling Diallo, Burkinabe defender Adamo Nagalo was sent yellow. The Red Devil, however, was disappointed with the resultant free kick, which aimed embarrassingly wide.

When Franck Kessie attempted to direct a shot into the roof of the net, the Ivory Coast were occupying the lead.

The title-holders advanced 20 minutes later with a sense of inevitability. Before striking the ball past goalkeeper Herve Koffi, Diallo swung his way past several defenders.

A VAR review confirmed the Sudanese referee’s decision to grant the goal, despite Burkinabe claiming Nagalo had been body checked by Evann Guessand and Evann Guessand.

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The Ivorians’ dominance was so great that it was surprising when they jumped on top 32 minutes, at the foot of the Atlas mountain range, on a cold, dry night, at the foot of the Atlas mountains.

This time, Diallo provided the service. Diomande, 19, was given no chance when he passed the ball across the box as it flew into the left corner with a superbly bent shot.

Burkinabe almost nearly halved the amount in a eponymous raid.

On January 6, 2026, Ivory Coast’s forward #11 Jean-Philippe Krasso (L) closes in on Burkinabe defender #08 Issa Kabore in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Ivory Coast and Burkinabe in Marrakech at the Grand Stadium. (FRANCK FIFE/AFP photo)
On January 6, 2026, Ivory Coast’s midfielder #06 Seko Fofana celebrates after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Ivory Coast and Burkinabe in Marrakech’s Grand Stadium. (Franck FIFE/AFP photo)

deficit as Brentford’s Dango Ouattara struck the base of the post from the right. Yahia Fofana, a relief goalkeeper, grabbed the rebound.

As half-time approached, Burkinabe coach Brama Traore replaced Nagalo with midfielder Blati Toure. Georgi Minoungou replaced Lassina Traore in a different substitution during the break.

The Burkinabe had more success when play resumed and almost scored on the hour mark despite being out of possession for the first 45 minutes.

Fofana quickly reacted at his near post as Ouattara connected with a low cross to save the ball from danger.

With 20 minutes left, Burkinabe Sunderland’s Bertrand Traore was introduced. He made his AFCON debut in 2012 as a 16-year-old, and he is now taking the tournament six times.

Diallo had a fantastic chance to score again thanks to an Ivorian counterattack, but Koffi used his leg to prevent a corner with a close-range shot.

Towie star Harry Derbidge’s ex heartbroken as fiancé dies suddenly

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Harry Derbidge’s ex-boyfriend, who had just got engaged to Harry Derbidge, was devastated by his tragic and unanticipated death.

TOWIE star Harry Derbidge’s ex-boyfriend Dean Rowland has announced the death of his fiance. Dean shared the heartbreaking news via Facebook and spoke about how devastated he was by the sudden death.

Dean shared a selfie of him and Steven Hewitt in all black gym gear and wrote over the top: “My heart is broken and will never be the same again, I love you so much.”

In the post’s caption, he added: “The world didn’t deserve you, the best of the best, you’ll forever be my one true love, I love you so much [broken heart emoji] I can’t believe I’ve got to go on without you.”

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One commenter wrote that their hearts were “completely broken” for Dean and everyone close to Steven, while others expressed support for Dean. They emailed “Dean, I’m so sorry my heart is completely broken for you and all of Steven’s family and friends,” and they emailed “heartbreak emoji] sending you all of our love xxx.”

Steven, who was hairdresser in Glasgow, died a year after he and Dean got engaged. The pair had been together for four years but only decided to get married in January 2025. That month, Dean shared a series of videos from the proposal, which happened at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland. He wrote over the videos: “I said YES! Completely overwhelmed and filled with joy.

I couldn’t be happier starting this new chapter with the love of my life because Stephen surprised me with the most beautiful proposal. A lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures await you forever. “Dean and Steven were looking for a wedding venue as they finished their home renovations just a few months ago, in October.”

Dean continued in his statement regarding Steven’s passing by saying, “This year gave me memories I will never forget and people I am endlessly grateful for.” He thanked Steven for being my constant, my harmony, and all of my chaos, “Thank you for being my home wherever we are.”

He continued, “If 2025 taught me anything, it’s that life moves quickly, moments matter, and the right people make things better.” To growth, love, laughter, and whatever comes next.

Before moving forward, Dean and TOWIE’s Harry had been engaged, but they broke up in 2021 because of the pandemic and postponed their adoption plans.

Harry said on Towie at the time, “To be with someone for four years… and for it to not work out, it has just been the most heartbreaking like awful thing I’ve had to go through.” I gave everything to this relationship, and I did it so much! To the point where I could give so much that it actually led to debate.

Harry and I have decided to part ways, according to Dean, after four long, amazing years. I’m sharing this with you all with a very heavy heart and complete anxiety. Two best friends have realized it’s time to take some space and help each other lead the most joyful, fulfilled lives possible, with no secrets or salacious events at the center of the decision.

He continues to be a significant part of my life and I would not give him any more. No relationship is easy, and we all know that. However, I can honestly say that the last four years have provided the most incredible experiences for a human being. After all of our laughter, crying, and wine consumption, I still have the greatest respect for Harry and his choices going forward.

If you have been affected by this story, Cruse Bereavement Support offers free help to make sense of how you are feeling. Click here for their website or call 0808 808 1677.

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