Lulu says ‘I thought I was a bad person’ after she breaks down in tears over son

Lulu has opened up about her battle with alcoholism and has admitted she “thought she was a bad person” as she struggled to overcome her addiction before getting sober in 2013

Lulu has candidly admitted she “thought she was a bad person” whilst grappling with her alcohol addiction. This revelation follows the Eurovision champion’s emotional moment when she broke down whilst acknowledging she “couldn’t say she was a great parent” to her son Jordan.

The iconic Shout vocalist shares her 48-year-old son with former husband John Freida, the renowned celebrity hairstylist. The 75-year-old was married to John, 74, from 1977 until 1991, following her earlier marriage to Bee Gees legend Maurice Gibb.

During an appearance on Busted frontman Matt Willis ‘ podcast On The Mend, Lulu spoke frankly about her struggles with alcohol dependency.

The star revealed she’s been sober since 3 November 2013, explaining how she eventually discovered that alcoholism is “an illness”. Yet prior to this understanding, Lulu confesses she battled with negative self-perception.

She explained: “I went into recovery, I learnt that it’s an illness, and I was so relieved because I thought I was a bad person. I had all this confused s**t in my head about who I should be.

“I started to understand, this is an illness and you can change it. I’ve mentioned before that I was a meditator and meditation, what it does, it helps you overcome a lot of issues in your life.

“I struggled with the fact that I’ve had a guru for 45 years, I’ve meditated, I’ve travelled to India, I’ve toured with were and I’ve followed an Eastern path, a spiritual path, but there were these characters in me that were because people wouldn’t like me if they knew who I really was.”

During a recent podcast appearance with psychotherapist Julia Samuel, Lulu candidly discussed her relationship with her son. She disclosed that he refuses to listen to her interviews as they prove “too painful” for him.

She explained: “He will not listen to this, of course. It would be too painful, I should imagine, and anyway, he knows all this. He said, ‘I won’t be reading that book’. He said, ‘I know it all anyway’.”

The singer went on: “We are closer and closer and closer because I’ve looked at my pain, and I want to big myself up and say he is impressed at the work I do, but he has told me, you know, he’s..”

Julia cut in: “Proud of you?” to which Lulu replied, “of the work that I’ve done?”

Visibly moved, Lulu added: “I can’t even find the words, but that’s what makes me want to cry because he’s very kind and forgiving of what I didn’t give him.”

The star acknowledges there are aspects of her life she wishes she’d handled differently, but says Jordan has “accepted it and moved on” and the pair are now “kind of on the same page”. She’s keen to make “amends” and feels it’s “great” that she can be present for her grandchildren.

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“He has forgiven me for all of the things…he’s so magnanimous, but he’s also very intelligent, and kindness and intelligence, I think, come together so he’s kind,” she concluded. Jordan pursued a career in the entertainment industry like his mother, portraying Prince William in a television film in 2002.

However, he later shifted gears towards the restaurant business, working with renowned chefs such as Gordon Ramsay.

Jodie Marsh gives devastating tour of fire ravaged house that left animals dead

Former glamour model Jodie Marsh has given fans a tour of her torched home after a fire ripped through her farm over the weekend, killing two of her animals, which she housed at her sanctuary

Jodie Marsh has shared the brutal damage of devastating fire at her home. Over the weekend, fire crews were called to Fripps Farm in Essex, where the former glamour resides with dozens of animals.

An accidental fire, caused by an electrical item, tore through her home on Saturday after starting on the first floor at around 5pm. The former glamour model said she’s been left “broken beyond belief” by the blaze, which killed two animals at her sanctuary.

Now, the 47-year-old has taken to social media to give her followers a look at the damage the fire caused after her closest friends rushed to offer her support. In a video shared on her Instagram Stories, a devastated Jodie panned the camera around the property, including a bathroom and a bedroom.

The rooms were completely destroyed by the fire, with damage across the walls and exposed floorboards and the ceiling caved in. Jodie, who was in floods of tears, later took fans to the landing area of the property to give fans a look at more rooms to reveal how the fire had spread.

Speaking to fans directly, Jodie said: “Between me, Chris and Nicky, we got all the animals out of the house, apart from, obviously, the babies.

“We got all the cats out, we had 12 cats in the house, we had four dogs in the house, and we had Mabel in the house. We got all of them out between the three of us, as well as getting the fire put out. Everyone was safe, apart from the two babies. Just thank you to my friends again.”

She added: “I can’t believe how many people turned up here, and they dropped everything they were doing. They were at restaurants, they were on nights out, they were at parties, they were all out, it was a Saturday night. Every single one of them dropped what they were doing and rushed here from restaurants, parties, all over the place, they came from hours away.

“Those that couldn’t be here, came the next day or today, some people, we’ve said don’t come, there’s so many of us here, we’ve said come later in the week, we’ll do shift work to try and get everything cleared up and sorted. But, everyone either turned up on the night or the next day and if they didn’t, it’s because they physically couldn’t get here, one person had had a drink and couldn’t drive.”

Jodie continued: “If they could be here, they all were. I’m so blown away by support and love. There’s more and more people turning up now, we’ve got so much help, I’ve had texts from people I’ve only met once.” Jodie explained her phone had been inundated with messages of support, with people offering to help.

However, she became tearful as she said she hadn’t yet processed the ordeal and had no idea why life threw “s**t” at her, given that she often gives her life to help other people. “I will get through it, I will, I will win,” she said. Following the fire, Jodie explained she had no electricity and her home had been riddled with water damage.

Jodie explained that she had also inhaled smoke after discovering the fire in her home. “There’s a lot more to tell you, and there’s a lot more to come out about this,” she said. Speaking on Monday, she told fans: “I’ve given up my whole life for them, and those babies meant everything to me. I am so broken, so broken.

“I don’t care about my house being destroyed. I have lost everything that’s valuable to me – but I don’t care. The only thing I care about is that I lost two baby marmosets, and the reason I had them in the bedroom is because their mum died giving birth, and I had to take them and hand-rear them. They meant everything to me.

“That’s the biggest loss for me. This [her property] is just stuff that can be replaced. The babies dying, has broken me beyond belief. Because I do everything for these animals. I will be going far, far away. I don’t care about my house being destroyed; all I care about is losing two marmosets.”

A spokesperson for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters were called at 4.56pm to a fire in Lindsell, Dunmow. On arrival, the property was full of smoke and crews discovered a fire in the upstairs bedroom. Crews worked hard to extinguish the fire and stop it from spreading. The cause of the fire has been recorded as accidental, started by an electrical item.”

The farm consists of hundreds of animals, most of which the former reality television star says have been rescued. The animals include emus, llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep, cows, pigs, and deer. There is also an enclosure full of peacocks and chickens, with geese and ducks roaming around.

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Beyond the more common farmyard animals, there is a large cage full of marmosets, a small monkey more usually found in South America. There are also enclosures for foxes, meerkats, skunks, wolf-dogs, and snakes.

Molly Mae just teased her biggest fashion collab yet and fans are already going wild

Molly Mae just gave fans a glimpse at her most exciting fashion project yet, and excitement online has already sparked

Few influencers have managed to shape British style as much as Molly Mae. From her early Love Island days to becoming one of the most recognisable fashion figures in the UK, her look has evolved into that effortless, clean-girl style that millions continue to follow.

Whether she’s sharing her everyday looks or glam red carpet moments, Molly Mae’s influence has extended far beyond social media.

Plus, her fashion credentials are just as impressive. After serving as Creative Director at Pretty Little Thing, where she helped shaped the brand’s aesthetic and direction.

Molly Mae later went on to launch her own label, Maebe, a minimalist, cool-girl fashion brand that has cemented her status in the industry.

Now, she’s ready for her next major style moment and arguably her biggest collaboration to date.

Teasing fans on social media, Molly has unveiled an upcoming trainer collection with adidas, sparking excitement on the internet already.

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While details remain tightly under wraps about what exactly will be in the collection and when the launch date is, one thing is certain: this is one of her most exciting fashion moves yet.

Her former Love Island co-stars have been quick to congratulate Molly on this huge achievement on her Instagram post. Maura Higgins said, “You will always be THAT GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!”, while host Maya Jama commented, “Its only rightt”.

And Montana Rose Brown wrote, “Well this is epic”.

Talking about the new collection, herself, Molly said, “I can’t even play it cool… I genuinely will never be over this”.

For those who have been following Molly’s style over the years, this collab won’t come as a huge surprise.

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Sheila Bernette dead: Coronation Street star dies aged 94 as tributes flood in

Sheila Bernette has died at the age of 94. The Coronation Street and Good Old Days star was known for her roles in the ITV soap and the BBC variety show and starred alongside the likes of Sir David Jason, Morecambe and Wise and Tommy Cooper.

Sheila played Sister Delaney in the ITV soap in the 1970s, whilst she also appeared in the BBC variety show Good Old Days between 1968 and 1983.

A statement, shared by the Royal Variety Charity, paid tribute to Sheila. It read: “Sheila will be very much missed by many of those who worked with her and those from the wider theatrical family.”






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She was born Sheila Poncini and during her illustrious career, she worked with David Jason, comedians Morecambe and Wise as well as Dick Emery, Leslie Crowther and Tommy Cooper.

She also appeared in the UK version of Candid Camera and starred in CBB children’s show Hotel Trubble. She had a number of film roles including Three For All, Car Trouble and Driving Aphrodite.

Actor and friend Peter Kosta said: “I was looking for digs, and Sheila said: ‘Well, if you’re clean, I have a spare room in my house.’ She always supported me in everything that I wanted to do, and always came to see me in everything I did, whenever she could. I have extremely fond memories of her.”

He recalled how he had seen her shortly before her death, sharing: “I saw her for nearly two hours, and we were talking about the good old days.” He also said she was “very funny” and “very feisty”.

Later generations may remember her best for her role on CBBC show Hotel Trubble, where she starred as Mrs Poshington – a hotel guest who never leaves – between 2008 and 2011. Her final film role was in 2009 in Driving Aphrodite.

Her role on Good Old Days, which she starred in for over a decade, catapulted her to fame. The show featured songs and sketches which were done in the style of Victorian and Edwardian music halls and were very popular with viewers.

As well as her acting career, Sheila was known for her comedy roles and she appeared on-screen with many famous faces from the comedy world.

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EastEnders’ Jessie Wallace shares rare snap of daughter and fans all say same thing

EastEnders actress Jessie Wallace, best known for playing Kat Slater in the BBC One soap, is a proud mum to daughter Tallulah, whom she usually tends to keep out of the spotlight

EastEnders legend Jessie Wallace has left fans delighted after sharing a snap of her rarely-seen daughter.

The actress shot to fame playing Kat Slater on the BBC soap, making her debut in 2000 with the rest of the Slater clan and it’s fair to say it didn’t take her long to become a firm favourite with viewers.

During her stint on the soap, Kat has been involved in several big storylines. From her many failed romances to jaw-dropping secret daughter twists, Kat’s time in Walford has not been short of drama.

However, away from the soap, Jessie is a proud mum to daughter Tallulah Lilac, whom she shares with ex Dave Morgan. And recently, Jessie and Tallulah enjoyed some R&R at a glam spa getaway.

Taking to her Instagram page, Jessie uploaded sweet snaps from their Champneys Spa visit. In one photo, the mother and daughter duo could be seen posing in bathrobes next to each other.

Other photos showed their delicious food as well as the series of spa treatments they enjoyed. Jessie wrote in the caption: “Thank you @champneysspas for a gorgeous time with my gal@tallulahlilacw. Relaxing treatments, lovely food all the staff are AMAZING!”

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She added: “If you need a relaxing break, this is the place. Big kiss to @michelledcollins for the recommendation and thank you @strongbev.”

The comments section of the post saw Jessie’s Albert Square co-stars and fans rushing to express their shock at just how similar Jessie and Tallulah look.

One person said: “Oh wow your daughter is stunning she’s your double X.” Another chimed in: “Your daughter is stunning, and the image of you. Both look gorgeous.”

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Meanwhile, Michelle Collins, who plays Cindy Beale, penned: “So glad you got to spend time together Jesse and you both look Gorgeous.” Bianca Jackson star Patsy Palmer also gushed: “LOVE,” along with red love heart emojis.

In March 2022, Jessie became a grandmother for the first time aged 50, when Tallulah gave birth to a baby boy, SJ, aged 17. Jessie had not spoken publicly about her daughter Tallulah being pregnant up until she gave birth.

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The actress seems unfazed however at her new role as grandma and appears to have taken on the title with pride as she has continued to reveal glimpses of how life has been with baby SJ since his arrival.

Bradley Walsh makes surprising The Chase revelation after son’s doubts on show future

Bradley Walsh opened up about presenting The Chase, ahead of returning to screens alongside his son and co-star Barney Walsh for the latest series of Gladiators

Bradley Walsh has made a startling confession about The Chase, the quiz show he’s fronted since it first launched in 2009. The presenter and his son Barney are familiar faces on the television, hosting various programmes both as a duo and individually.

When quizzed by Radio Times magazine about whether they tune into each other’s shows, Bradley revealed that he hasn’t actually watched his own programme in quite some time.

He explained: “I wouldn’t imagine Barney watches The Chase, simply because of his filming schedule.

“I haven’t seen The Chase in years because I don’t finish in the studio until five o’clock.”

The 65-year-old did reveal, however, that he’s a devoted viewer of BBC’s Casualty, where Barney, 28, has portrayed Cameron Mickelthwaite since 2023.

He continued: “I’m an avid fan of Casualty and have loved the series for years. I like how the team has recently made it more cinematic.”

Responding to the same question, Barney commented: “We finish filming around 7pm, so it’s rare I’m home in time for The Chase, but when I’ve got time off and it’s on, I do watch. I love it.”

Bradley and his son initially joined forces on screen in 2019, presenting the ITV travel series Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking dad. The show has since enjoyed a further five series, with the most recent instalment airing in 2025.

Speaking recently about their collaboration, Barney told Express.co.uk: “We actually went through a list of all the things we’ve done and it’s probably about 80 to 100 crazy different activities that we’ve done over the years.

“I started when I was 19, I’m 27 now so it’s been a long time and we’ve made a lot of memories along the way, but I think there are still more things that we can do.”

When pushed about whether another series might be on the cards, he responded: “For now, we’re both focusing on different things.

“Dad and I are both very busy in our own ways but we’d love to make more in the future, but it just depends.”

What’s guaranteed is that Bradley isn’t stepping away from The Chase or its spin-off Beat The Chasers anytime soon.

Speaking previously about his staying future on the show, he told the Daily Mail: “Until people say they’ve had enough and start switching off, I’ll do it.

“We’ve had such an extraordinary time together. It’s the best job in the world.”

In the meantime, viewers can look forward to seeing the father-son partnership back in the arena for the upcoming series of Gladiators.

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Gladiators makes its return to BBC One and iPlayer on 17th January at 5.45pm.