Dame Deborah James’ husband’s mystery woman unmasked as glam Swiss investment banker

The pair made their relationship official last week, with the widower of Dame Deborah James’ husband, a highly successful Swiss investment banker.

Sebastian’s romance was anticipated by Dame Deborah.

The widow of Dame Deborah James has fallen in love with a Swiss investment banker. Throughout her courageous battle against bowel cancer, Sebastian Bowen had supported the broadcaster and campaigner. However, Dame Deborah, who passed away in 2022, had made it clear to her husband that she desired for him to find love after her passing.

Last week, Sebastian was spotted out and about with a mystery woman as they put on a very loved-up display while enjoying the recent heatwave across the UK. He and his new girlfriend headed out in Hammersmith, west London, as they soaked up the sun and enjoyed a romantic lunch overlooking the River Thames.

His new girlfriend is reportedly a very well-known Swiss investment banker, according to reports. When Sebastian, 45, and his new girlfriend were spotted romantically walking along the river while wrapping their arms around one another, Sebastian, 45, may have been celebrating her 39th birthday.

Dame Deborah's husband has found love with stunning Swiss investment banker, Susann Aulbach
Dame Deborah’s husband has found love with stunning Swiss investment banker, Susann Aulbach(Image: locals.org)

Susann Aulbach, who is currently in charge of investor relations at a posh London insurance company, is rumored to be in love with Sebastian. Susann, who is said to have grown up in Switzerland and resides in west London, looked sensational while wearing a glitzy red dress that was cut above the knee.

Sebastian chose a more formal look, sporting a pair of chinos and trainers while sporting a blue casual shirt with his top buttons removed. As the couple went about their day, they both looked incredibly loved up as they both walked hand in hand. However, Judi James, a renowned body language expert, thinks Sebastian and Susann could have been romantically involved before their romance developed.

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According to Judi, “one of the main words that stands out from their body language together is relaxed.” She continued, adding that they don’t seem to have any feelings of tension or anxiety, which suggests they enjoy each other.

Susann is said to have recently celebrated her birthday
Susann is said to have recently celebrated her birthday(Image: Instagram)

The hand clasp indicates that the fingers are meshed, but the clasp itself is relaxed and loose, so there is no neediness or cling. Instead of the social, more effortful smiles you frequently see when people are trying to impress each other on a first date, they are twinned smiles that appear authentic and have a coyness.

Judi continued, “Their body language appears to be synchronized, too, with a lot of mirroring suggesting like-minded thinking.” In terms of emotions, intelligence, and levels of confidence, this seems to be a very fair relationship, which suggests a strong friendship could have existed prior to anything more romantic.

Sebastian had been taking dating 'very slowly' since Dame Deborah's death
Sebastian had been taking dating ‘very slowly’ since Dame Deborah’s death(Image: BBC)

According to a source, the pair are “very much in love” and it was “heartening” to see Sebastian, a banker at Pomona Capital, looking happy once more. He had been on a number of dates since Dame Deborah’s passing, but he was “very slowly” beginning new romances because Deborah was “a tough act to follow.”

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Prior to her tragic passing, the campaigner who had raised more than £11 million for cancer research knew that other women would be watching her husband’s tragic death. She stated on the BBC Radio 5 Live program, “I have given him strict instructions.”

I want him to leave, Dame Deborah continued. I’m like, “Don’t be taken for a ride, don’t marry a bimbo, find someone else who can make you laugh like we did. ” I’m like, “Don’t be taken for a ride, don’t marry a bimbo.” She made fun of the list of people she didn’t want Sebastian to date, though. She joked, “I would try my damnedest to haunt him.”

Heartbreaking real reason Stephanie Davis and boyfriend split just months after she gave birth

Stephanie Davis and her boyfriend, who she called “The One,” split months after giving birth to their son, shocked fans over the weekend.

Stephanie is believed to have been arguing with Joe prior to their split(Image: @stephaniedavis88/Instagram)

Stephanie Davis recently split from her boyfriend just months after giving birth, now the reason has been revealed. The Hollyoaks actress left fans stunned this weekend when she confirmed that she and Joe McKalroy, whom she had previously called “The One”, had parted ways, leaving her completely devastated.

Four months after Stephanie gave birth to their son Samuel, Stephanie received devastating news. The couple reportedly had a deep love for one another and continued to share this on social media even though it appeared otherwise.

However, new reports claim Stephanie had doubted Joe wasn’t acting responsibly with the family, which created conflict and disagreements. Throughout their relationship, Joe had also played the role of Stephanie’s first son, Caben.

Stephanie is said to have asked Joe to leave their family home
Stephanie is said to have asked Joe to leave their family home(Image: @stephaniedavis88/Instagram)

According to a source, “Joe has already left the house he shared with Steph.” After weeks of arguments between the couple, they continued to tell The Sun, “It all got too much.”

“Essentially, there was a lot of tension as Steph felt like Joe wasn’t actually ready to he a dad and wasn’t pulling his weight. It’s really sad, especially with a new baby, but Steph is just focusing on her boys now.” On Sunday, Stephanie took to her Instagram to share the news that she and Joe had decided to part ways.

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The pair were one head over heels in love
The pair were one head over heels in love(Image: @stephaniedavis88/Instagram)

After Stephanie ignored Joe’s request in a Father’s Day post, there had been weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship. Never in a million years did I believe I would be writing this, the soap star said. I have no choice but to refute the rumours, which I have.

She continued, “This has come as a shock and has been incredibly painful and unexpected.” I’ve been facing this chapter on my own just four months after having a baby, which is one of the most heartfelt and vulnerable times in a woman’s life.

Sources claimed Joe wasn't pulling his weight around the home
Sources claimed Joe wasn’t pulling his weight around the home(Image: @stephaniedavis88/Instagram)

After revealing her troubled past with reality star Jeremy McConnell, with whom she shared a seven-year-old son, she continued, “After everything I’ve been through in the past, I truly believed I’d finally found my happiness – something secure and lasting.” But that hasn’t, in my heartbreaking opinion, been the case.

Stephanie continued, “I’m thankful for the years we’ve had because I wouldn’t have my Samuel.” Who will always be my top priority. She then said, “At this time, I’m focusing on healing, keeping my peace, and doing everything in my power to support my two beautiful boys.” Thank you to those who reached out, because I can’t say enough about how much you’ve helped. “Stephanie X. “

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Stephanie and her dad were pictured in a moving post on Father’s Day, but they skipped to mention Joe. She also failed to acknowledge her now-boyfriend, who she had previously shared her journey with her young son Samuel.

The Mirror has approached Stephanie and Joe for comment.

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Ferne McCann’s acid attacker ex Arthur Collins ‘dating Love Island star from behind bars’

Despite being in prison after being allegedly the subject of a vile acid attack, Arthur Collins, who once dated Ferne McCann and has a child with the star, is said to have made a connection to a former Love Island star.

Arthur Collins is serving a 20 year prison sentence(Image: PA)

Ferne McCann’s shamed ex boyfriend has found himself in a new relationship from behind bars, according to reports. Arthur Collins, 32, is currently serving 20 years in prison for a vile acid attack in a nightclub which left 16 people with chemical burns.

At the time of the attack, Collins was dating the former TOWIE star but he has now reportedly found a romantic connection with another reality TV star. Claims suggest Collins is romantically involved with former Love Island star Amelia Peters and has been flirting with her from inside prison.

It’s thought the duo first connected last October when Collins contacted the 26-year-old ex-Islander after spotting her Instagram account. A source claims the pair are now in regular contact, with Collins sending Peters bouquets of flowers.

Amelia Peters
Former Love Island star Amelia Peters(Image: ITV)

She is also said to have been visiting him regularly in prison. A source told the Sun: “They talk all the time — despite the fact he’s in jail. He’s got a phone they speak on and he’s sent her flowers a number of times.”

A phone in prison is illegal, and Collins already received an eight-month sentence in 2018 for entering the jail while smuggling one.

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The most recent reports come days after Collins was question about his involvement in a drug trafficking operation using drones into Cat C HMP The Mount.

Prison chiefs launched an investigation over suspicions dealers were flooding the jail with drugs using drones. There had been concerns that the thug – who shares daughter Sunday with ex-partner Ferne, 34 – had masterminded the plot in the Herts prison.

However, no police inquiries were made, and the Mirror revealed that he had been moved to a more restrictive jail. Collins has been the subject of a significant internal prison investigation, according to a source.

“It was suspected that drug dealers had been euthanizing HMP The Mount with drones.” The prospect of a drug tampering with tens of thousands of pounds entering the jail is a great concern.

“The police have not been called in because the situation has been handled internally. Collins has since been moved to a much stricter prison.

Ferne made a statement after Collins was jailed. She stated at the time, “Ferne’s thoughts are of course with the innocent people who were harmed by the events at Mangle last April. No one should ever experience violence on a night out.

She told Collins prisoner after the sentencing that this was their last chance to see either of us.

You have destroyed our lives, they say. You have done this, exactly. And you are missing out on this. You’ll never run into us again.

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Messi’s Miami, PSG, Palmeiras in; Atletico out of Club World Cup last 16

After both teams advanced to the knockout stages, Lionel Messi will face a tantalizing reunion with former club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Club World Cup last 16.

After the Brazilian champions fought back from two goals down to win Group B and set up a knockout game against Group B leaders PSG, Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras on Monday to advance to Group A and secure an all-Brazil match against Botafogo.

Champions of Europe champions PSG defeated Seattle Sounders 2-0, opening the door for a clash with former top player Messi and his surprise package at Miami.

After a shock defeat to Porto, Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez scored to put Miami on the verge of a second title.

However, Paulinho and Mauricio helped Palmeiras get through in the final ten minutes of the game at Hard Rock Stadium.

Luis Enrique, who led them to the treble at Barcelona in 2015, will also face Suarez, Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Miami coach Javier Mascherano.

“We’re talking about the European champions.” After the game, Alba said, “We know many of their players and their coach, who I was fortunate to have coach me,” and I’ve always said, “I’ve said he is the best in the world.”

“I’ll connect with my good friends there, but once the game starts, we’ll compete, and why can’t we do it?” Football is what?

Major League Soccer (MLS) was elevated thanks to Miami’s advancement, according to Mascherano.

Because of our affiliation with the top 16 MLS teams in the world, it’s a historic night for the league. He claimed that Inter Miami should be a “piece of the MLS”.

Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his team’s second goal in the Miami game against Palmeiras [Patricia de Melo Moreira/AFP]

After an eight-goal thriller, Porto, Al Ahly out.

After a heartfelt 4-4 draw, Portugal’s Porto and Egypt’s Al Ahly were beaten, but neither team was able to defeat Palmeiras or Miami.

In a back-and-forth match, Pepe tied Porto 4-4 with a goal in the 89th minute to bring the score to 4-4.

The Portuguese national team also scored in Rodrigo Mora, Gomes, and Aghehowa. In front of a crowd of 39, 893 at MetLife Stadium, where a sea of red Al Ahly jerseys dominated, Wessam Abou Ali scored a hat-trick for the Egyptian team.

Before the final whistle, neither team could score a late goal.

Al Ahly's Palestinian forward #09 Wessam Abou Ali scores his second goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group A football match between Portugal's Porto FC and Egypt's Al-Ahly at the MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 23, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)Six points are won but lost at Atletico Madrid.

Botafogo lost to Atletico Madrid 1-0 in Group B, but the Spaniards, who were 4-0 down by PSG in their opening game, needed a significant win in their final game, made up.

In the 87th minute, former France international Antoine Griezmann lashed home a Julian Alvarez cross to give Atletico a victory that was ultimately in vain.

We regret not being selected because we had six points, according to Atletico coach Simeone.

“We were punished at the end of the day because it wasn’t enough.”

Atletico was upset that penalty appeals were turned down because they needed a two-goal swing.

Giuliano Simeone, the coach’s son, remarked, “I’ve never seen anything like it, to be honest, I think we should have received two penalties.”

Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward #19 Julian Alvarez and teammate French forward #07 Antoine Griezmann react at the end of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B football match between Spain's Atletico de Madrid and Brazil's Botafogo at the Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles on June 23, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
At the conclusion of their game against Botafogo at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles, Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann [Photo by Patrick T. Fallon/AFP]

PSG, the European champions, came out of the woods with a comfortable victory in Seattle after Botafogo’s surprise defeat.

Due to Botafogo’s late defeat at Atletico Madrid in Pasadena, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi scored either side of half-time to advance to the group stage.

The pitch was very different from what we are used to in Europe, so we couldn’t play with the fluidity we prefer, but we made adjustments,” according to PSG coach Enrique.

Ousmane Dembele, the top scorer for PSG, was injured and had to travel to the tournament to play no part in a third game.

Fans of Seattle Sounders hold Palestinian flags during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B football match between US Seattle Sounders and France's Paris Saint-Germain at the Lumen Field stadium in Seattle on June 23, 2025. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)
Seattle Sounders fans display Palestinian flags at Paris Saint-Germain [Juan Mabromata/AFP]

The aftermath of Iranian missile strikes in Israel

Iran reportedly agreed to a ceasefire with Iran as the deadline for a strike approached.

Tehran launched its launches on Tuesday at 4 a.m. (7:30 a.m.) at the time when Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Iran would stop its airstrikes if Israel stopped its airstrikes.

Israelis were evacuated from bomb shelters for almost two hours in the morning due to missile wave formations.

In the early morning barrages, several people were reported dead, but no further attacks were being planned.

At least eight more people were hurt, according to Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue services.

Later, the Israeli military issued a warning to the public to stay close to shelter in the coming hours before allowing people to leave.

Soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack on a US military base in Qatar on Monday in retaliation for the US bombing of its nuclear sites, Trump announced that Israel and Iran had reached a “complete and total ceasefire.”