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Danny Jones risks looking “calculated” as time goes on after fans flood his wife Georgia Horsley’s social media with words of support following the singer’s kiss with Maura Higgins.

The 38-year-old, who is married to Georgia, was spotted sharing a drunken kiss with his I’m A Celebrity co-star at Universal’s BRIT Awards afterparty earlier this week, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The two appeared to get on as friends in the jungle, but it seems things have taken a romantic turn after they were spotted cosying up.

Maura, who was dating fellow reality TV star Pete Wicks up until recently, has also kept her silence since the kiss.

Now, a PR crisis expert has warned the singer needs to speak out sooner rather than later to avoid looking “calculated” to fans. Speaking to the Mirror, Edward Coram-James, CEO, of Go Up, warns: “Danny needs to speak sooner rather than later. Silence will only fuel the fire and make him look evasive – worse – calculated”.

He adds: “Under no circumstances should he use the dreaded notes app/Instagram apology – so overdone and formulaic at this point that it’s a tired cliché and also so easy to hide behind, especially with comments turned off.

” The authenticity needs to come across in a more meaningful way, perhaps through a well-thought-out, personal statement – possibly an interview or video where he speaks directly to the camera.

“On the flipside, Danny doesn’t need to over-explain or make it sound like he’s sorry but it’s someone else’s fault or he was under pressure. He’s an adult and his actions are on him. He doesn’t need to go on a long-winded apology tour. Acknowledge the hurt, own it, and then promise to do better moving forward. That’s the formula for him to start rebuilding. Short, simple, and sincere. Fans and sceptics alike can handle that”.

Danny’s wife, a former Miss England model, recently cancelled upcoming public appearances at the Baby Show with her Mum’s the Word podcast co-host Kelsey Parker – and an insider told The Mirror that she’s keen to shield the pair’s seven-year-old son Cooper from the fallout.

“Georgia is struggling at the moment. She isn’t just having to navigate the circumstances, but doing it publicly”, the source said. “She has been humiliated. People are quick to forget there is a child in the middle of this mess”.

Meanwhile, the couple are reportedly in crunch talks amid the drunken kiss and are “keen to move on” from the scandal. “This saga has been embarrassing and Danny had a lot of explaining to do”, a source claimed.

Rumours on social media have speculated that while Danny is still married to Georgia, the pair may have privately separated. While this hasn’t been confirmed, it’s likely the McFly singer will address the accusations in the coming days.

Danny was crowned King of the Jungle in the 2024 ITV show, with fans at the time commenting on the pair’s “chemistry”. Some are even claiming to have spotted the precise moment that Maura “fell in love with Danny”, after a video of her gazing at the singer while he serenaded the camp on guitar gained lots of attention and comments at the time it aired.

Tonight, a press conference will be held regarding the tragic and mysterious deaths of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa who passed away on February 17, 2025.

The couple was found dead, along with their dog, in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home under puzzling circumstances, and authorities are expected to reveal further details on the investigation. Here’s everything we know so far.

Gene, 95, known for his iconic roles in The French Connection, Unforgiven, and Hoosiers, was found alongside his wife of over 30 years, Betsy, 65, and one of their dogs. Their bodies were discovered after a maintenance worker requested a wellness check, after seeing the pair unresponsive in their home. Initial reports indicated no external signs of foul play, but the cause of their deaths remains unclear.

The couple’s deaths have raised a number of questions, particularly as they had been dead for over a week before being discovered, with Gene’s pacemaker data suggesting his heart stopped on February 17. Authorities have ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning, and the autopsy results have yet to provide a definitive explanation. The couple’s bodies were reportedly showing signs of decomposition and were partially mummified – with some speculating a ‘ companion suicide ‘ as the cause of death.

Police have said that Gene was found dead in the house’s mud room, with his cane and sunglasses near him on the ground, while his wife was discovered lying on the bathroom floor with prescription pills strewn across the nearby countertop. However, a chief medical examiner has debunked the possibility of a suicide pact, saying that in “cases like that”, the couple are usually found next to each other in bed. Speaking to People, James Gill, Connecticut’s Chief Medical Examiner, said it is “not likely” the pair took their own lives together, revealing: “I’ve seen cases like that – usually they’re together in bed. The fact that they’re in two separate locations tells me that I think that’s less likely”.

Gene and Betsy lived a reclusive life away from the spotlight after the award-winning actor chose to distance himself from fame. He pursued acting because of his passion for film, not for the attention and fame that came with it. Gene had three children with his first wife, Faye Maltese: his son, Christopher Allen, 65, and daughters Elizabeth Jean, 63, and Leslie Anne, 58. Gene’s children are currently awaiting the results of the ongoing investigation into their father and stepmother’s deaths.

Chilling body camera footage from the scene of Gene Hackman’s death is expected to be released soon. The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe, is combing through footage now from the ten deputies who arrived at the scene. One of the key pieces of information to establish from the footage was to what extent the property was secured. It comes amid conflicting reports about the door being left open or not. Cops are trying to establish a “fully rounded picture” and to ensure they haven’t missed any key information or details that could prove crucial to the case. This footage could then be released to the public. It comes as cops are trying to crack the two mobile phones that were found at the scene.

Forensic investigators were being brought in to unlock two devices found at the scene, as authorities aimed to establish a timeline for Gene and his Betsy’s mysterious deaths. Key to solving the case were the toxicology tests on the couple’s bodies, which could reveal if the pills found near Betsy’s body played a role in her death. Police also planned to question Gene’s three children as part of the investigation into their final days. The couple was found dead in separate rooms in their home and it’s unclear if the children have been interviewed yet.

The press conference will include updates from investigators, as well as insights from medical professionals who have been examining the case. The details are still emerging, but the event is set to offer new information on what could have happened in the days leading up to Gene and Arakawa’s deaths.

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Mindy Kaling has opened up about the headline moment Meghan Markle corrected her on the pronunciation of her name.

Earlier this week, 43-year-old Meghan dropped the first season of her lifestyle show, titled With Love, Meghan, on to Netflix. In her show, Meghan throws open the doors to her hired home where she shares anecdotes about her life and prepares meals for an array of close friends.

Viewers were surprised when the former Suits actress – who has been married to Prince Harry since 2018 – corrected actress and writer Mindy over her name. As the cameras rolled, the Morning Show star referred to the Duchess by her name, prompting Meghan to remark: “It’s so funny too, that you keep saying Meghan Markle… You know I’m Sussex now”.

The exchange raised eyebrows as Meghan and her family do not have the last name Sussex. Prince Harry technically has no last name – while his father, King Charles III, has the last name Mountbatten-Windsor – which is also listed as the last name of five-year-old Prince Archie and three-year-old Princess Lilibet.

Prince Harry and Meghan were granted the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex following their marriage – but this did not replace their last names, and, indeed, Meghan is listed as Meghan Markle on the birth certificate of Lilibet, who was born in California. Mindy has discussed the fanfare surrounding the moment Meghan corrected her about her name.

Appearing on The View on Thursday, host Alyssa Farah Griffin asked Mindy what the experience was like for her. The comedy star replied: “You know, I had a great time. I noticed that whenever I do something, anything related to Meghan, it becomes… big news”.

Recalling the moment, filmed nine months ago, Mindy continued: “We were making sandwiches, and then they’ll push in on my face on TikTok and they’ll be like, ‘ Look at this emotion you felt, ‘ and I honestly didn’t even remember it”. She added: “I loved my time with Meghan. I’m also like, let her promote her show… It was great and really fascinating seeing the reaction”.

On Friday, Netflix confirmed that With Love, Meghan, will return for a second season – despite the fact the first season had been roundley panned by critics and viewers alike. In an online announcement, the streamer revealed: “And now, there’s more joy to be shared as With Love, Meghan returns later this fall. The second season has completed filming.

” For those looking to try some of Meghan and her guests ‘ favorite recipes and crafts at home, check out our collection of some of the show’s how-tos here. Plus, now you can use products personally developed by Meghan for her lifestyle brand, As ever. Launching this spring, it showcases a collection of items like the aforementioned flower sprinkles, teas, and baking mixes that will change seasonally. “

As well as Mindy, season one of the show saw American chef Alice Waters, Korean-American chef Roy Choi, make-up artist Daniel Martin, entrepreneur Victoria Jackson and literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh join Meghan for conversations over food. Argentine socialite Delfina Blaquier, Taiwanese-American businesswoman Vicky Tsai, and Hollywood actress Abigail Spencer also featured on the show.

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Meghan Markle has made a huge announcement after the success of her With Love, Meghan Netflix series.

The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to reveal there will be a second series of the show. Sharing a video to her Stories, she wrote: “Lettuce romaine calm… or not (!) because I’m thrilled to shared that Season 2 of ‘ With Love, Meghan ‘ is coming!

The show, which came out on Tuesday, was delayed from January because of the Los Angeles wildfires. In a statement shared by Netflix on Friday night, it was revealed that the second series of the show has already been filmed! The news another offering of With Love, Meghan is on its way will come as a surprise to some due to a wave of negative reviews from critics earlier this week.

The series, produced by Meghan, reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming, blending practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends, new and old. Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected. She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same.

Earlier this week, Meghan introduced As ever, her lifestyle brand dedicated to beautifully crafted essentials. Developed in partnership with Netflix, the brand showcases a collection of products, personally developed by Meghan, over the past year, having been honed over years of home cooking and entertaining.

Meghan appeared on Drew Barrymore’s chat show in the US on Thursday to promote her lifestyle series and brand, and at one point during a baking segment, she was spotted moving a jar of her As Ever jam into the centre of the shot. Meghan chatted about her” funniest, sweetest, most charming “husband, the Duke of Sussex and told Barrymore their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have” very American accents “but say the word” zebra “with a British pronunciation.

She was introduced to the audience by Drew as” Meghan Sussex “after having corrected comedian Mindy Kaling during her Netflix show for referring to her surname as Markle. Meghan, who was welcomed to the stage by her Hollywood actress host with a big, long hug, joked about Barrymore’s well-known touchy-feely approach, saying:” I’ve heard you like to connect. “

The Never Been Kissed and Charlie’s Angels star asked the duchess as they sat on the sofa together:” I’m such a warm person, and I love affection. How do you feel about that? “Meghan replied:” We missed human connection, certainly after the pandemic and everything else, we crave being able to go ‘ Hi ‘ and like ‘ My friend, are you here? “and to really be able to hold and touch and embrace someone”.

During the chat, Drew showed the duchess a photo of herself with Harry’s late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The presenter appeared emotional as she clutched a framed black and white photo of herself as a seven-year-old presenting the princess with a cuddly toy version of ET at the premiere of the hit movie in Leicester Square in 1982.

She told Meghan that Diana was “such an incredible human being that transcended everything” and said meeting her was the “honour of my life”. Meghan replied: “That’s beautiful. Oh my gosh. Look at your little face. Oh, that’s so sweet. That is so special that you had it here…”

The duchess added: “I will tell H that for sure” before appearing a little lost for words and adding “and yeah she…” and laughing with Barrymore. The duchess’s With Love, Meghan output has faced harsh criticism since it premiered on Tuesday.

In it, Meghan corrected her friend Mindy: “You keep saying, Meghan Markle, you know, I’m Sussex now. You have kids, and you go, ‘ now I share my name with my children’… I didn’t know how meaningful it would be to me, but it just means so much to go ‘ this is our family name, our little family name'”.

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Married At First Sight star Lacey Martin has been left furious that her on-screen husband Nathan Campbell has already moved on with a Love Island rival – branding him fame hungry in an outburst.

Fans of E4’s chaotic reality dating show will recall that Lacey, 27, and Nathan, 24, were one of only two couples that made it all the way through the show as an item during season nine of the series that aired last year. But once the cameras stopped rolling, the pair pulled the plug on their romance and broke up.

Now Nathan has reportedly sparked up a new romance with 26-year-old Abi Moores – who reality show fans will remember as a contestant on season 10 of Love Island in 2023. During her time on the ITV dating show, Abi struck up a romance with footballer Scott van-der-Sluis, 24 – but they were dumped from the villa days before the finale which was ultimately won by Jess Harding and Sammy Root.

Nathan and Abi have recently been linked after they were spotted out on a date last month – but it is being reported that Lacey is regarding dismissing the romance as a publicity stunt. It is suggested that Lacey has knowledge of Nathan’s ambitions – which she has underwritten as proof he is “fame hungry”.

A friend of Lacey’s told The Sun: “Lacey can’t believe after Nathan making out she was the fame hungry one he’s now seeing a girl from Love Island. She feels like this is what he always wanted and that’s fame. He spoke about wanting to be a model and be in a boy band and do I’m A Celeb”.

The friend continued: “She thinks the whole thing is for publicity and proves her point that it wasn’t a one way street he wanted a showmance too. This just got edited out”. The Mirror has contacted representatives of Lacey, Nathan and Abi for comment.

The latest reports come after explosive scenes aired in a reunion episode of Married At First Sight which saw Nathan accusing Lacey of messaging him to suggest the carry on a “showmance” after their time on the E4 show purely to capitalise on their newfound fame. Lacey previously rejected this suggestion and argued that the show had been edited in a way to make her look like the worse half of the relationship.

She told The Sun last month: “They’ve edited it to make me out as this villain. It was completely off. They cut out all of my responses to Nathan and it looks like I just accepted what he was saying, which isn’t fair”.

Amid the latest allegations, Lacey has been sharing cryptic messages via her social media channels. Taking to Instagram Stories, she shared a video clip of a woman merrily raising a glass of champagne with a caption stating: “Always remember s***ty people do s***ty thing because they feel s***ty about themselves not because you deserve s***ty things done to you…”

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Whether you enjoy the annual singing contest or not, the Eurovision show showcases some of the most iconic and strange performances European TV has ever seen.

Last year, Olly Alexander was chosen as UK’s entry, and successfully paused the progression of Years and Years with his performance. On Friday, the worst kept secret in showbiz was revealed as country trio Remember Monday were announced as this year’s UK act.

2025’s upcoming contest has prompted viewers to reflect on past shockers. Here’s several controversial acts that stopped fans in their tracks.

Though die-hard fans are expected to set alarms and make a night of the annual event, many have expressed they will not be participating in the international celebration due to Eurovision’s refusal to ban Israel from competing despite their attacks on Gaza, and their more recent breaking of the ceasefire.

In the spirit of boycotting, viewers have remained steadfast in their resolve after last year’s controversy when Israel’s entry, Eden Golan, was set to sing sang a (now altered) version of song October Rain, where the country’s team changed the lyrics and the title of the song. This was met with an online frenzy of complaints as the song – which was later renamed Hurricane – was taken as reference the October seventh Hamas attack and the bombing of Gaza that followed. The lyrics included lines: “There’s no air left to breathe” and “they were all good children, each one of them”.

Receiving serious backlash from other contestants and fans alike, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which runs the contest, failed to meet their demands, despite always stating the show to be non-political. Having the power to disqualify entries that breach its a-political rule, fans were made speechless after Israel pledged not to change the lyrics.

Eventually, a broadcaster agreed to alter it to the request of President, Isaac Herzog, so that Israel could still compete in this year’s contest. Over 2, 000 musicians in Finland, Iceland and Sweden signed separate letters protesting for the country to be banned.

2021’s winners and Grammy nominee Maneskin created a huge controversy as band member Damiano David faced false rumours he had openly been using drugs in the stadium’s green room, live on air. Footage spread online like wildfire showing David bending down towards the table during the voting sector of the night, which appeared as if the star was using cocaine.

Damiano strongly denied the very serious accusations, explaining was inspecting a broken glass on the table. Later, the star was able to prove himself innocent by taking a blood test voluntarily – the test being negative. Confirmed by the contest, the EBU said: “No drug use took place in the Green Room and we consider the matter closed”, adding that they were “alarmed that inaccurate speculation leading to fake news has overshadowed the spirit and the outcome of the event and unfairly affected the band” at the time.

Singer Nemo was the first non-binary person to win the contest just last year. Representing Switzerland with the song The Code, they were Switzerland’s third winner since 1988. Though not totally controversial for the LGBT-friendly contest, this was still a huge feat for the community and Switzerland who achieved 591 points – finishing with the fourth most highest score in the competition finals ‘ history!

Arguably breaking Eurovision’s rules on no political statements, Finland’s entry went out of their way in 2012 to protest their country’s ban on gay weddings at the time. Known as ‘ Finland’s lesbian kiss, ‘ Krista Siegfrids performed song Marry Me before publicly kissing her girlfriend on stage, live on air.

The song was deliberately chosen to add to her protest against the Finnish parliament’s decision to refuse a vote on gay marriage legislation. Whilst the EBU may insist on a ban on acts of a political commentary, it is clear that politics in imbedded into the nature of the show.

Most iconic, at least for brits, would have to be ex model and sociality Katie Price’s performance in 2005. Failing to make the cut as the UK entry that year, fans could never forget the pregnant star singing Not Just Anybody in a barbie-pink latex jumpsuit which highlighted her slight baby bump.

The now mother-of-five famously pled to be Britain’s representative act, performing at the pre-selection UK show. Controversial at the time due to her pregnancy and nature of her career, Katie obviously did not succeed in achieving her dream.

However, the star recently picked up the mic again, performing a shockingly good selection called Katie Price’s Big Bangers which included retro classics and pop classics We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off, Everybody’s Free (to Feel Good) and Finally… at a Butlins resort of all places!

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