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Former rugby player Jacques O’Neill has admitted he “hated himself” and has changed the course of his career after being perceived as the villain in Love Island season 8’s villain.

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Love Island star Jacques O’Neill has turned his life around and begun a new career after leaving the showbiz world behind for something more fulfilling. The former rugby lad was regarded as season 8’s villain after his ‘toxic’ behaviour towards his partner Paige Thorne, causing backlash from fans of the ITV reality dating show.

But Jacques has found himself after hitting ‘rock bottom’ following his stint on Love Island, revealing that he’s discovered his true calling. The former bad boy is now a carer, who has formed a brotherly bond with a young man with disabilities.

He described his new career and credited the young men he works with with “saving” him. The influencer shared information on social media. “Everything only started to change when this boy, Denum, my best friend and little brother, who I love so much,” said the man.

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Jacques, 26, now has access to multiple disabled clients, adding, “I started caring for these lads 4 times a week, and they gave me a reason to show up again.” They made a difference for me.

The actor opened up about his journey, sharing photos with fans in which he admitted to having a drinking problem and growing weight as a result. He declared, “I’m Jacques 26 and I’m resuming my life.” You never saw this section of my story.

Rugby has always been what I’ve known since I was a child. All I ever wanted to do was do it. Other than rugby, I had little else to care about. discipline . difficult to do. Respect . That was my entire masculinity identity.

I felt like I couldn’t take a break as my career just started to take shape, and each one injured me in a way that I didn’t realize at the time. I said “yes” when Love Island called, but for all the wrong reasons: I wasn’t mentally, emotionally, or mature; I was just a lost boy, so angry with the world.

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Jacques went on: “But instead of working on myself, I got caught up in everything what came after the show, what I also wasn’t ready for, on Instagram it looked like I was living the dream, the car, the apartment. The travelling… hanging out with people who I thought I’d never even be in the same room as, working with brands that I wore since a kid it was all a bit crazy.

This wasn’t the real me; in fact, I felt more lost and empty than ever. I actually ended up despising myself that much that I had to drink to get through it week by week.

On another photo, Jacques can be seen drinking and looking worse off than he did on Love Island. Rock bottom continued, “Rock bottom was looking in the mirror without realizing who I was.” How did I become a professional athlete like this.

I embarrassed myself to be someone who couldn’t even take himself seriously anymore. I was aware that I had to change and that I couldn’t continue to live this way.

He continued, “From the moment I started caring for them lads, I rebuilt my body, my mind, and my standards.” I can now never lose myself again. I can endure.

“This is who I am right now. This chapter is for you if you’re also rebuilding yourself.

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English singer Lily Allen has spoken out about how the trauma of ending her marriage to Stranger Things actor David Harbour caused drastic weight loss and gave her insecurities

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Lily Allen has spoken out about why she went under the knife for her post break up ‘revenge boob job’. The singer recently split up with her Stranger Things star husband David Harbour after she reportedly discovered he’d had a three-year affair.

The couple got married in September 2020, but confirmed they had called it a day in February this year, after the revelation that Harbour had been unfaithful. Lily, 40, went on to release her most recent album West End Girl, which sees her sing about the demise of her marriage and gives a scathing insight into her personal struggle following her divorce.

Lily herself admits the lyrics are a mix of fact and fiction, with the English star naming the woman her ex allegedly cheated on her with as Madeline. The album is her first in seven years and was recorded in just 10 days in the wake of her devastating split from the star last December.

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But the toll the end of her marriage took on Lily was so intense that she checked herself into an £8, 000 a week trauma facility, where she sought help for panic attacks after the public breakdown of her relationship. While a breakup can often spur people on to hit the gym or cut their hair, Lily went one step further and decided to go under the knife to boost her confidence post-split.

In an interview with The Observer, she discussed what made her go to such drastic measures. Speaking to the publication about what inspired her, she revealed that drastic weight loss had made her feel self-conscious, especially when she thought about regaining weight when the impact of the split wore off.

Lily said: “And because I’ve always been really small up top, I was worried about becoming really bottom-heavy. And so I felt like…” The paper reports that Lily paused, adding: “This is how I talk to myself”! She continued: “I felt like if I got boobs, it would make me feel better about gaining weight. So that was my reasoning”.

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Meanwhile, the real-life Madeline that Lily sung about in her new album has addressed the situation herself, slamming the singer for ‘profiting off of lies’. Natalie Tippett, who is said to be the costume designer mother that Harbour was unfaithful with, posted on Instagram to give her own account of what went on.

Natalie shared three slides where she explained she felt ‘ extremely violated ‘ by the way she has been portrayed. She wrote: “I was hoping not to speak on this, but I am tired of this false narrative being pushed and circulated. This was such a marginal part of my life, but it’s now turned into a major disruption”.

In the next slide she wrote: “I did not have a three year affair with anyone. I’m unsure why this person wants so badly to pit people against me or create this narrative that we both know is false based on the actual messages that I have saved between us. The same ones that have now been referenced in a song without my consent”.

“I don’t weaponise women against women for the behaviour of men, especially not in an open relationship. I’m wishing her all the success, money, healing and happiness and whatever else she’s seeking through this”.

Natalie went on to explain that she is aware of the ‘ repercussions ‘ that might come with speaking out but spoke about ‘ having to watch someone profit off painful lies’. She added: “I’m a human being not a character someone created”.

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Actor James Ransone passed away at the age of 46. The actor’s most well-known role was Ziggy Sobotka in the television series The Wire, which ran until 2008 and was well-known worldwide.

The actor’s body was discovered in a Los Angeles residence. No foul play was suspected when officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call, according to reports.

James has received numerous tributes, with one fan describing him as “the best adult performance in IT: Chapter 2.” He made the best transition between the child and adult performances out of the rest of the cast, which was impressive. A genuine talent betrayed.

When I learned that he played a key role in the new IT, I was “so excited.” A heaven-made literary match. James was such a talented actor, and he always delivered audiences a character they’d never forget. In Generation Kill, I adored Ziggy, just like I adored his in The Wire. He was definitely going to get the career boost he so desperately needed, I thought,” a second said.

“Very sad” was a third song. “Heartbreaking news,” according to one of the four who added: “46 is so young.” In both Black Phone and It Chapter Two of the Sinister movies, he did a fantastic job. Due to James’ father’s two children, his family received also special tributes.

“I’m giving the family a lot of thought. They lose their father in this manner a few days before Christmas. They will never be the same as them, and the holidays will undoubtedly be difficult, they said.

James remarked on how unhappy he was as a child when he described his childhood. I think that most children go through this difficult time, just like I do most of them. It’s very uncomfortable. I once had a very difficult time with the typical public schools.

“Then, my mother discovered this school.” She said, “Hey, they’re opening this arts school. You are free to depart. You must perform an audition. It would be very simple for me to enroll because I would be the first person to have graduated completely. I said, “Yes. I’ll do everything to avoid these people. It saved me as a child, in my opinion. I was saved by attending arts school.

“I still struggle with acting as a catharsis. I don’t end up playing many likeable characters, so I end up with a lot of unlikable skin. I don’t feel good as a result of that. I experience much more catharsis when I film, paint, or create short films. You are in some control. I believe that the true essence of art is in the creation of something that is beyond words. Good art begins where language ends.

The Samaritans have a free helpline that is available 24/7, accessible at 116 123, for those who are struggling and need to talk. You can also contact Jo at jo@samaritans.org or visit their website to find your neighborhood branch.

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