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Redknapp jokes England boss Tuchel is ‘German spy’

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Former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp appeared to make a Nazi salute after joking England boss Thomas Tuchel was “a German spy” when speaking at a charity event.

Tuchel became England manager in January and led them to World Cup qualifying wins over Albania and Latvia in his first two games in charge.

Ex-Portsmouth, Tottenham and West Ham manager Redknapp, 78, was speaking in front of an audience at an event in London before those matches last week, and was asked for his thoughts on the German.

“I’ll be honest with you, I think he’s a German spy. I’m telling you,” Redknapp is seen saying in a video clip obtained by the Guardian.

“Seriously, he’s been sent over to [expletive] us up. He has. I’m telling ya, he’s like Lord Haw Haw in the war – ‘We have your best soldiers captured’ and all that.”

William Joyce, known as Lord Haw-Haw, broadcast Nazi propaganda to the UK during World War Two.

Redknapp also imagined an instruction given to Tuchel to “go over and ruin that team”.

And he appeared make a Nazi salute gesture as he made the comments to the audience, who were laughing.

BBC Sport has approached Redknapp for comment.

The incident has prompted some criticism of Redknapp on social media, though German comedian Henning Wehn – a regular guest on BBC Radio 5 live’s Fighting Talk – said: “What a non-story. Lighten up! If we’re not allowed a bit of banter, what’s the point of football? Or anything.”

Tuchel is the third permanent foreign England manager after Swede Sven-Goran Eriksson and Italian Fabio Capello.

Asked about that fact in October, he said “sorry I have a German passport”. Earlier this month, he said he needed to “earn the right” to sing the national anthem.

Former Borussia Dortmund boss Tuchel led Chelsea to the 2020-21 Champions League in his previous spell working in England.

Redknapp was the last English manager to win a major domestic trophy – the 2008 FA Cup with Portsmouth – before Eddie Howe led Newcastle to victory in this year’ Carabao Cup final.

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Katie Price called Dane Bowers ‘real love of my life’ while married to another man

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Former glamour model Katie Price dated singer Dane Bowers for two years at the height of her Jordan fame, yet she still held him close to her heart over a decade later

Katie Price and Dane Bowers dated from 1998 to 2000(Image: Getty Images)

Married Katie Price once branded Dane Bowers the “love of her life” despite being with her husband Kieran Hayler at the time. The pair only dated for two years back in 1998 but the former glamour model clearly holds a special place in her heart for Dane.

She admitted the singer of R&B boy band Another Level was her “first love,” after meeting when Katie was just 18. The mum-of-five, 46, has been candid about her actions following the breakdown of their romance and confessed to being “obsessed”.

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Katie desperately tried to win him back – even taking an overdose at one point to get his attention. Before their break-up, Katie had wrongly convinced herself that Dane had developed a crush on Victoria Beckham after they worked together on August 2000 single Out Of Your Mind – despite the pop star already tying the knot with David Beckham.

Following Katie’s candid reflection on how she handled the romance, the pair reunited in December 2016 for a Christmas bash. The two were said to be “very touchy-feely” as Katie attended without her then-husband Kieran.

Katie Price and her ex Dane Bowers
The former couple reunited in 2016, where Katie declared her love(Image: Internet Unknown)

At one point in the evening, Katie told a crowd of people that Dane was “the love of my life” in a rambling speech. A source said: “Katie was meant to be with hubby but arrived on her own. Everyone was surprised there was no Kieran with her.”

‌The Mirror’s exclusive video at the event showed Katie launching into a speech on stage. She declared she was going to “f***ing sing” and attempted to belt out Whitney Houston’s I Have Nothing.

However, Katie was interrupted halfway through by a man in a tuxedo who took her off-stage to a chorus of cheers and applause. During her Celebrity Big Brother stint in 2015, Katie opened up on the breakdown of her romance with Dane, who has debuted his brand new look with veneers as he seems to be following her ‘Turkey teeth’ look.

Dane Bowers
Dane has showed off his teeth transformation (Image: danebowers/instagram)

“[It was] the first time my heart got properly broken,” she told the other housemates, adding that she degraded herself because “if he said jump, I’d say how high?”

“He hurt me so much,” she added at the time. Katie also opened up on how she tried to get Dane’s attention of their breakup while on Loose Women.

She said: “Lots of people try and do things make their exes jealous. But at the end of the day they’ve seen what you’re really like, so if you try and look different or go with their mates if they don’t want to know you they don’t want to know you.

“When I was younger stupidly enough, I wanted my ex Dane Bowers back and stupidly I took an overdose to get him back – you do these things for attention. It is a massive thing, it does not work, but I was young and naive, if anyone was speaking to me just do not do it.

Katie Price dribbles as she shows off bloody teeth during dental work
Katie has also had similar dental work(Image: Katie Price/Youtube)

“He worked with Victoria Beckham and I thought something was going on, I thought, is he obsessed with her? It ended up being her friend so my paranoia was right.”

Last year, Katie opened up about her past relationship with Dane, revealing that one of his hit songs is actually inspired by her. She said on her Katie Price Show podcast she was “awful” about affairs of the heart when she was younger and would follow Dane around even though they were no longer together.

This is why she believes his hit garage tune Buggin’ Me with True Steppers, which was released in 2008, is about her. She said: “I was getting ready for an event the other night and it came on the radio, ‘Buggin’, Buggin’ Me.’ And I thought, that song was about me. That song and those words are about me.”

Dave made headlines this week after showing off his teeth transofrmation following a trip to Turkey. On his Instagram Stories, he posted a video showing all of his teeth, as well as his blood lined gums, clearly revealing his natural teeth had been filed down to thin stumps.

In the video, he said: “You can’t laugh about these things. I can’t talk… I look like a baddie in a Marvel movie.” The star travelled to Bodrum, Turkey, to undergo the procedure, as the country has become an increasingly popular destination for cosmetic dentistry due to the cheap prices. Alongside his pal, who was also getting the same treatment, he quipped: “We look so sexy.”

Dane revealed that the treatment would be completed the following day, but for now, he had temporary teeth in place. “I can just about talk now that the anaesthesia is slowly wearing off. I’ve got these fake teeth in for now, and I go back tomorrow to have the crowns fitted,” he explained.

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‘It’s A Blatant Lie’, Atiku Denies Receiving Campaign Funds From Sanwo-Olu In 2023

Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, has refuted reports in the media that claimed he received campaign funds from Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, for the 2023 election.

Atiku, who ran for president in 2023 as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate, called the reports that he received money from Sanwo-Olu, a key member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a “blatant lie from hell.” ”

According to reports in a section of the media that the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu, via Ms. Aisha Achimugu, gave allegedly Lagos State money from 1999 to 2007 to His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria, we at Atiku Media Office have taken note of. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is also credited with conducting the investigation.

This is a blatant lie coming from hell, let it be known; a manufactured political hogwash and a pointless calumny campaign aimed at advancing President Bola A. The Atiku media team’s statement reads “Tinubu.”

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Additionally, the statement claimed Atiku had never met the Lagos governor before and had never met Sanwo-Olu.

Further, it added that Tinubu’s camp is the subject of this piece of kindergarten propaganda. How is it possible for an Atiku to know someone who had no connection to Sanwo-Olu to engage in money-exchanging business with him, let alone during the presidential election of 2023, in which his boss was a candidate? What would that accomplish?

We therefore urge you to firmly state that this is a political hatchet job that will give Governor Sanwo-Olu, who appears to have lost favor with the “Bourdillon Cult,” a much-needed justification. ”

In fact, they have two goals: to get rid of Sanwo-Olu and to discredit the coalition being created by the opposition political leaders, for whom Atiku Abubakar is a key figure.

An unnamed Sanwo-Olu aide is quoted in the news story as attacking his principal, adding more fuel to the fire to even underscore how weak the propaganda is. Who does that, please? We challenge the anti-corruption agency to make the results of its alleged investigation known so that it can be drawn into politics and propaganda.

Peter Obi, the leader of the Labour Party’s presidential flag in the 2023 election, and former vice president Atiku Abubakar, are not just the President who is entitled to that information, but the general public of Nigerians.

White Lotus star Michelle Monaghan’s skincare gadget that boosts micro-circulation has £140 off

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With the highly-anticipated third season of White Lotus airing earlier this month, it’s no surprise skincare shoppers may be looking to the actress Michelle Monaghan and her character Jaclyn Lemon to discover what tips and tricks she uses to keep her skin glowing. And if you’re one of those fans keen to copy Michelle’s beauty regime, good news – she has revealed one gadget she uses for cleansing that she’s “obsessed with”.

The device that has Michelle hooked is the Forea Luna 4, a facial cleansing brush that strives to remove impurities deep in the pores. Clinically, it has been proven to remove 99% of dirt, oil, and makeup residue in just one minute. And what’s more, if you want to add Michelle’s sworn-by gadget to your own skincare routine, you can do so for £140 less as it lands on Amazon’s Spring Deals Week sale.

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The White Lotus star is ‘obsessed’ with the Foreo Luna 4 skincare device
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In a recent interview with Marie Claire, Michelle shared: “And there’s this Foreo cleansing device that I just discovered and am obsessed with. I just discovered it recently because I’ve been wearing a lot of makeup nonstop from filming, and I just felt like, oh my gosh, my skin needs it. I hadn’t had a chance to get a facial for months and needed a good cleanse.”

Thanks to the device’s innovative T-Sonic pulsations, it promotes circulation, lymphatic drainage, and the absorption of active ingredients for a deeper massage that clears the pores, firms facial contours, and leaves skin looking restored.

The Foreo Luna 4 has three brush types for balanced, sensitive, or combination skin to ensure a skincare routine that best suits your skin type. The device comes equipped with three cleansing modes: Gentle, Regular, and Deep cleanse, perfect for targeting different areas of the face and neck. There are also 16 adjustable T-Sonic pulsation intensities with which to play.

The device’s guided firming massages promise to reduce fine lines and sagging while relaxing facial and neck muscle tension points and improving lymphatic drainage – targeting visible signs of ageing.

The Luna 4 is made from ultra-hygienic silicone, making the gadget bacteria-resistant and reducing breakouts. It also gently exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells to reveal fresh, healthy skin below and reducing the risk of breakouts.

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And it’s not just Michelle loving this whizz, as shoppers flood Foreo’s website with rave reviews. One thrilled customer beams: “I have been using the LUNA 4 for about a month now and I already notice a difference! I use it multiple times a week in combination with the micro-foam cleanser. My skin feels much softer and cleaner. My skin also looks more even. A need for the perfect skincare routine!”

Another shopper gushes: “Have been using it for a few weeks now and I can feel a difference, my face feels softer, I don’t see as many dark spots as before, it looks tighter. I’m really loving it!”

And a third enthuses: “This is my 3rd LUNA device and I couldn’t be happier. It’s the best one yet!! The massage features are favorite part. Of course it gives you a great clean, but the massage features are what makes this special. It really helps me release my stress at the end of the day. Definitely worth the splurge imo. (I also love the colors lol).”

Those looking to steal Michelle’s go-to gadget for less can head over to Amazon, where their Spring Deals Week is still going. Thanks to a limited-time sale, the facial cleansing brush loved by Michelle has been reduced from £269 all the way down to £129 (for combination skin), saving shoppers £140. Meanwhile, the model for sensitive skin has been reduced to £143.64 from £269, and the device for balanced skin is available for £189.

If you prefer to shop elsewhere, the same gadget (for sensitive skin) is up for grabs at Lookfantastic for the reduced price of £122.85. Or if you’d rather shop direct, Foreo is offering the device for £169.

Drag Race star lets slip Celebrity Traitors stint and surprising EastEnders star friendship

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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalist La Voix spoke to the Mirror about the BBC show, a possible cameo on EastEnders and a celebrity version of the Traitors ahead of their new tour

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star La Voix spoke to the Mirror about her career and upcoming tour recently(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Drag Race UK star La Voix has teased over the future of her career months on from reaching the final of the drag competition. The performer is looking ahead after having the “best time” on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

The drag artist, 44 – whose real name is Christopher Dennis – was runner-up on the sixth series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, which aired last year. La Voix spoke to the Mirror about the BBC show recently as well as potential TV work to come, whilst promoting her new single and an upcoming tour.

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Speaking about Drag Race, she said: “I had the best time ever. It was like the maddest summer camp you could ever go on in your life.” She shared: “It’s opened me up to a completely new audience, which is wonderful. Because my demographic has very much been a solid theatre going audience.”

And looking ahead, when asked about her career ambitions, La Voix said her “big dream” is to have a residency in Las Vegas. She also revealed that she would like to get more TV work, having “always adored” her projects in the industry.

La Voix – who competed on Britain’s Got Talent and Queen of the Universe prior to appearing on Drag Race – teased in our interview: “It would be nice to do a [show] where I’m not being judged for once. I’ve done lots of competitions – it would be quite nice to just walk on and present something without someone at the end giving me critiques.”

Asked if that means La Voix – known for her love of singing – wouldn’t do the Masked Singer, she told us that she wants diversity in her TV jobs. She said: “I’d like a mixture, let’s say.” She commented: “The Masked Singer would be amazing.”

La Voix in a purple dress at an event in March 2025.
La Voix, who was runner-up on the latest series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, spoke to the Mirror about her career recently(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

The performer then teased a potential stint on the celebrity edition of the Traitors, which the BBC confirmed it had commissioned last year. There’s been speculation over the possible line-up and La Voix has eyed up being a Traitor ahead of filming reportedly taking place next month.

She said: “I adore the Traitors. Is there gonna be a celebrity one? There’s got to be one round the corner.” And further sharing her thoughts after we said that a celebrity version of the Traitors is coming, La Voix said: “When you’ve done something like Drag Race, that high level of competing where it really does push you out of your comfort zone, I think some of these other competition shows would feel like a walk in the park.” She added: “So bring it on, I think.”

Revealing whether she would want to be a Traitor or a Faithful, she said: “I think I’d have to be a Traitor because I think everyone would assume that I am a Traitor if I was a Faithful because I don’t think they’d believe me. The thing is y’know you spend your life playing so many other different divas, they’d be like ‘well surely she’s good at lying’.”

La Voix is also open to making a guest appearance on EastEnders. She already has a connection to the cast as she’s friends with actor Harriet Thorpe, 67, who has played Queen Vic manager Elaine Peacock on the soap since 2023.

Asked about the prospect of filming with Harriet in the pub for the show, she told us: “Oh, I’d love that!” She went on to comment over the potential collaboration: “Yes, let’s have me popping up as a cameo. I’d like that, walking in the pub.”

Discussing their friendship, La Voix revealed that Harriet has supported her since the filming of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016). She said: “Harriet has been such a supporter of mine for years, ever since I did Ab Fab the movie. That’s when we first sort of met together on the set of there.”

La Voix added: “I just love her. She’s just fabulous. You’re never with Harriet more than 2 minutes before she’s taking a selfie or a picture or something – she’s social media crazy and I love her for it. She’s always been in the audience in my shows for years and I think she’s wonderful in EastEnders.”

Harriet Thorpe in a black top, trousers, heels and a floral white jacket, beside La Voix in a black top and white trousers, with silver heels, at a theatre event.
She revealed that she’s open to working alongside pal Harriet Thorpe on EastEnders in the future(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

For now though, La Voix is focused on her upcoming single, The Show Isn’t Over, and an accompanying tour that will see her visit various venues in the UK between September and November. Both projects have just been announced today.

Although she’s released music before, the Show Isn’t Over marks the singer’s debut original song. It’s been written and produced by Gareth Shortland and Tony Webb, who have previously worked on music for acts like Claire Richards and Steps. La Voix also told us that the song – which is out now – will be supported by some remixes and that she is preparing to release an EP, containing four original songs.

She said: “My fanbase for years have been wanting me to bring out new music, original music. It’s what I’m known for – I’m known for singing. I’ve always done covers [though].” La Voix said of her latest project: “[Gareth and Tony] presented me the most fabulous pop-dance songs and I thought ‘oh my gosh they’re amazing’.” She added: “I adored being in the studio and making it my own for the first time.”

And later this year, she will embark on her new tour, La Voix: The Show Isn’t Over, which will open at Theatre Clwyd in Mold on September 17. Following the launch, the tour will head to the O2 Academy in Glasgow, Aviva Studios – The Hall in Manchester and Hall For Cornwall in Truro on September 24, October 1 and October 8 respectively.

Promotional photo for the Show Isn't Over tour featuring La Voix in a sparkling dress with the dates of the tour over the photo.
La Voix is currently preparing to go on tour following the release of her new single the Show Isn’t Over(Image: AEG Presents)

She will then be at the Globe in her hometown Stockton-on-Tees on October 26. The tour is scheduled to come to an end with shows at Kings Theatre in Portsmouth, Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London and Brighton Dome in Brighton on October 29, November 2 and November 5 respectively.

La Voix teased: “It’s the tour of all tours for me and it’s just quality entertainment. And I’m going to bring a level of joy that no one else can,” she teased. Asked what to expect, she said of the upcoming tour: “I’m back on with live band and two hours of the most amazing costumes and my cutting wit, which I’m known for, and just glamour and drama and roasting and divas and everything all in one show.”

“I just love variety entertainment. I mean, I do everything in my show from psychic readings to comedy roastings to a tap routine. I do a whole parody of the Wicked film, right through to y’know Liza Minnelli that I played on Snatch Game might be making a surprise appearance,” she added.

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The Show Isn’t Over is available on all major streaming platforms. La Voix’s new tour runs from September to November this year, with tickets set to be available soon.

Shoppers praise £18 ‘weather-proof’ lights that ‘brighten up gardens for summer’

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Amazon shoppers are praising a “fantastic” set of garden lights they’ve been snapping up online. The popular retailer is currently holding its Spring Deals Days sale, which has seen discounts across thousands of items.

Among the deals are the Kawaya Festoon Lights, a set of mains-powered string lights shoppers have been quick to praise. The lights are now priced at £18.04, down from £25.99.

The offer is exclusive to Prime members. For those not on Prime, the lights can be snapped up for £18.99.

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The Amazon description reads: “Our outside string lights use high light transmittance LED bulbs to replace traditional tungsten bulbs. Drop-resistant and wear-resistant plastic bulbs instead of fragile glass bulbs.”

It adds that the IP65 grade waterproof design “makes it perfect for outdoor lighting even rainy, windy, or damp climates.”

The garden lights have an overall rating of 4.2 stars, having racked up many rave reviews from keen shoppers. Among them, one person said: “I have had these festoon lights hanging for over a year in all weathers and they have stood the test of time. No signs of water inside the bulbs.

“They create a really nice warm glow. The bulbs are a great size – smaller than a lot of alternatives and more elegant. Highly recommended!”






Amazon’s Kawaya Festoon Lights
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A second shopper wrote: “Got two sets of these to go round my pagoda. They look great when lit. Plastic bulb case so they won’t break. Good weather proof fittings, been outside now for a few months in all sorts of weather and no damage.”

A third added: “Absolutely love these lights. Bought three to brighten up the garden for the summer. Give off a lovely warm bright light, have a nice rustic look to them and do exactly what they’re supposed to do!”

Another impressed shopper said: “Fantastic outdoor lights. Wow these lights are amazingly good quality. Really high calibre cabling and fixtures. Lovely shaped bulbs and the brightness is absolutely brilliant – especially in these cold winter months. 100ft is perfect to easily fit nicely around the border of my back garden.

“There’s a good cable length from plug to first bulb which allows you to place them where you want from the power source. They really are an exceptionally high quality set of lights – most highly recommended.”

However, not all shoppers were quite as pleased with the product. One person wrote: “The lights look great to begin with. However after a few weeks the bulbs begin to blow. They give you two spare bulbs, but now three have failed. Not good after just a few weeks of use.”

Another said: “Lights have stopped working after seven months. Nothing I can do via Amazon. I would have expect a much longer life time than this.”

Alternatively, other retailers are also stocking outdoor lights to brighten up your garden. Next has the Black 40 Warm White LED Outdoor Festoon Line Lights 9.8M for £28, while B&Q has the Noma Festoon Lights Mains-powered (plug-in & wired) Warm white 10 LED Outdoor String lights for £18. Dunelm also stocks the EGLO Partaj 16 LED Indoor Outdoor String Lights for £40.