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After struggling with addiction, Jack Fincham, the reality star, admitted he needs rehab after relapsing over Christmas, to winning Love Island in 2018.

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Jack Fincham has admitted he is spiralling into drink and drugs, with the troubled Love Island star having just £20 to his name. The 33-year-old, has said he has been drinking heavily since December, and can’t afford rehab after his millions from the ITV reality show have dwindled away, leaving him broke.

Jack, who won Love Island in 2018 alongside ex Dani Dyer, has been battling with drink and drugs, and after a long stint of being clean and sober, attempted to go out for a drink. Believing he’d “won the battle”, he went on a night out – but soon realised he’d made a huge mistake after being photographed kissing a woman.

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The reality star, who has been in an on/off relationship with TOWIE’s Chloe Brockett since 2019, was spotted kissing MAFS UK bride Leisha. Jack, who admits he is “mortified”, doesn’t even remember the kiss.

Speaking to the Sun, Jack explained how he needs rehab but only has £20 to his name, and “nothing in the bank”. He told the paper that after his drink, he “spiralled”, saying: “Since then I have done drugs, I have done laughing gas.”

He continued, “I feel stupid. I am a 33-year-old man. I should be “moved to a settled down” and “married.”

The star recalls how he spent the night “up on the bar dancing” before turning to tequila shots. He’s since received sleeping pills from his doctor and a zika stick for the past two years.

Jack continued, saying he was envious of the first Love Island series viewers, even though he acknowledged it to be a “dreadful” thought. He stated that he would like to be “successful on TV” once more, but that he is only beginning a new job as an engineer to regain some routine and control over his life.

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In 2019, things started to turn awry for Jack when his ex-girlfriend, Dani, gave him an ultimatum during a “cocaine binge.” In a sincere interview with The Sun in February of that year, Jack admitted to using cocaine on a wild night out and promised never to try it again. He claimed he had made a “terrible, terrible error.”

Jack, who was just recently made a statement, said, “I’m in a new world of partying and stuff, and being in circles that I wouldn’t normally have been in. Although I’d never normally be in these circumstances, I’ve been given cocaine a lot since winning the show.

“But I went out all night, I was drinking, and I just got carried away and committed a stupid error, which I wish I had never done,” you know. I regret it.

In recent years, Jack has had numerous legal issues. After being alleged to be acting suspiciously in a South London car park in the early hours of July 2021, the police interrogated Jack. His family was informed that no crime had been committed, and the police notified him of this.

After being found guilty of driving while under the influence of drugs, Jack was given the order to complete 250 hours of community service in March 2024. He is prohibited from driving through October 2029. He won the case in March 2025 after the victim accepted an apology after his cane corso dog bit a runner in September 2022.

Additionally, conditions were set, including the requirement that Elvis be muzzled. However, Jack was later charged after a second incident at Grays in Essex in June 2024 caused by his dog to become intoxicated.

Jack was given a total of £3, 680, including a £2, 000 donation to kennelling costs, a £961 fine, and £200 compensation for the victim, Mr. Sudell. Jack “has no savings,” according to Richard Cooper, who defends. He was given the option to pay monthly instalments, which were initially set at £400. She mandated that the dog be kept on a lead, muzzled in public, and not left alone with anyone under the age of 16;

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Exclusive: In an exclusive conversation with us, Carol Vorderman, 65, states that she is happy living life on her terms and has never shied away from talking about her dating life.

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With her winning combination of brains and beauty, Carol Vorderman became a household name during her 26-year stint on Channel 4 game show Countdown . Since then the 65-year-old, who has a degree in engineering from the University of Cambridge, has been a Loose Women panellist, braved the I’m A Celebrity jungle and even been a contestant on The Masked Singer . And she’s now fronting fashion brand JD Williams’ latest campaign, fittingly titled Midlife Is Living Fearlessly.

When it comes to her dating life, Carol has never been one to shy away from the somewhat taboo topic of sex and has famously talked about having “special friends”. In our exclusive chat, she tells us she isn’t interested in ticking boxes and is happy to live life on her own terms. “I have no desire to settle down right now,” she says. “Maybe when I’m 82 — with a 45-year-old!”

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Carol’s life off screen has long been a fascination to fans. She was married to businessman Patrick King for 10 years before their divorce in 2000 and they have two children, Katie and Cameron. She later had a five-year relationship with journalist Des Kelly. But Carol now has a unique and refreshing philosophy towards relationships and sees partnership as optional, not essential, to happiness.

“There’s this idea that women need a man to travel, to live, to enjoy themselves,” she says. “You really, really don’t. That’s not anti-men — it’s pro-women. There’s a whole world out there and women are reaching for it.”

It’s not only Carol’s approach to relationships that has evolved as she’s moved through the decades. She’s grown in confidence and has got to really know herself – and doesn’t fear being alone. She smiles as she recalls what defined each chapter of her life – her twenties were about fun and freedom, her thirties were about building stability, and her forties and fifties ended up being about upheaval and reinvention. It was when she reached her sixties that everything finally clicked.

“You lose the fear. You genuinely think, ‘I don’t have to apologise any more.’ And that’s a wonderful place to be,” she says. Something she certainly isn’t afraid of is showing off her curves. She is often seen in figure-hugging outfits with cinched-in waistbands. But while cruel trolls have attacked her fashion choices, accusing her of dressing “too boldly” or “too young” for her age, she’s not listening to any of it.

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She simply says, “I dress for my body.” Because I have a large bust, I prefer wearing clothes that fit at the waist. Otherwise, you appear larger than you actually are. That is only practical, then. However, because I like it, I’ll wear a short knitted dress with boots and tights.

Carol recalls the time she was labelled “mutton dressed as lamb” in her late thirties — a phrase that dominated headlines simply because she dared to wear a dress that was above the knee. “I was 39,” she says, still incredulous at the memory. “There were front pages about whether a woman of that age should wear a short dress. The BBC literally did a show about it. You think, ‘Who is even asking that question?’”

It’s those very moments that Carol believes shaped the way a generation of women felt about their bodies and ageing. The concept of “growing old gracefully” is patronising and absurd to Carol. “What does that even mean?” she asks. “Grey hair, elasticated waistbands and disappearing? Define it. Because for me, growing older means being more visible, more confident and more myself.”

Carol tells us that despite the many challenges that come with menopause, it eventually brought her clarity. She’s spoken openly about suffering severe hormonal depression during perimenopause, but says the period that followed was a huge turning point.

She explains that “when you come out the other side, it’s like a phoenix moment.” You might say, “No, no, I’m not putting up with that any more,” You have always been as low as you can be before rising from there. For the first time in her life, Carol feels genuinely supported by younger generations of women. She claims that her generation now supports what she wants to do, despite having two or three generations behind me. You were resentful of pushing boundaries when I was younger. Younger women are now championing older women who live boldly.

Carol prioritizes her time with her children, and she claims that the way that people have viewed parent-child relationships has evolved since the young children’s birth. She explains that adult daughters now enjoy taking trips with their mothers, socializing together, and treating themselves to equals.

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She claims that this has never occurred before. It “participates in the liberation of women.” Carol will return this year to lead the team on the Channel 5 quiz show Celebrity Puzzling, but she is well aware of the importance of juggling both her career and the good things in life.

She admits, “My social life is now non-negotiable, but I used to be addicted to work.” In my calendar, I literally color-code it. Not just coffee, but at least three social events per week are what I need. It’s important to spend time with people. However, there are some projects that are too impossible to ignore, including her fashion campaign for JD Williams, an inclusive brand. It aims to redefine what the term “MILF” means to contemporary women.

This month, Carol seems to be the ideal candidate for the campaign, which it will be. She goes on to say, “I’ve been trying to communicate this message all my life. Give society the least amount of thought when it comes to your reputation. Any age can be used to identify who you are.

Cruz Beckham, age 20, has enlisted the assistance of a number of songwriters, including Jackie’s girlfriend, as he gears up for his first performance with his new band The Breakers.

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Cruz Beckham has officially launched his music career after announcing a one-off gig in London with his band The Breakers. The 20-year-old has been working with a team of songwriters to help him create “fairly decent” music, in the hope of making it as a musician.

Announcing the news on Instagram, Cruz share a montage of him performing on stage at various gigs, writing: “15 unannounced shows around the UK. Now it may be time to officially invite you to one night of fairly decent music.

“Cruz Beckham & The Breakers. 1 night in London. Show announcement on Monday.”

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His 30-year-old girlfriend Jackie Apostel praised her and wrote, “Play the album play the album, play the albummmmmmm,” in response to his fans. Others claimed they were prepared to witness Cruz play in person.

Jackie, a Brazilian-German songwriter, reportedly assisted Cruz in his songwriting, despite the controversy surrounding his most recent debut double single EP, Optics / Lick The Toad. The lyrics, which are supposed to set the tone for Becks’ upcoming album, may have left Mum and Dad red-faced due to the explicit content of the tracks.

In addition to his relationship with girlfriend and collaborator Jackie, his relationship with drugs and sex is rife with in his October film Optics. Cruz sings the lyrics to “Take a thousand selfies in your bed while I trip in mine/I love me some mushrooms, good head, and an erotic 69” in one track.

You want to know how it looks, I want to know how it feels, but the chorus continues, “Stay high fashion, no comedown, no crashing.” His second single, Lick The Toad, places a focus on “mother nature,” which he uses for its less provocative lyrics.

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Let me lick you, Mother Nature, and lick you, mama. Let me take a hit from you, Mother Nature, and I will also take a hit.

Cruz has performed in a number of small venues throughout the UK to make his musical debut. He has also enlisted the assistance of Luke Pritchard, The Kooks frontman. However, the Beckhams reportedly rented out the former Laylow venue in Notting Hill after a special family and friends concert.

The Beckham clan, minus Brooklyn, stepped out to support Cruz and his new band in order to keep the audience focused on his music rather than his incredibly well-known family. Cruz’s parents, friends, and even his little sister Harper were present to cheer him on at the intimate concert, which was his first time seeing him perform with his band The Breakers.

A clip of his son playing lead guitar and vocals with the band was shared by David, 50, and read “Family &amp, friends night with Cruz.” We are so proud of you, Mate, and we are so proud of the journey you are taking. The Breakers, CruzBeckham &.

Becks said, “Love you Cruzie! ” before finishing his loving post. It’s claimed that Sir David had reserved the entire space so that the family wouldn’t get too much attention.

Cruz’s first foray into the music industry came in 2016 when he was just 11, with his catchy track If Every Day Was Christmas. It was released to raise money for Global’s Make Some Noise, a charity which aims to help disadvantaged youngsters across the UK.

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With her partner Stevie Thomas and son, singer Paloma Faith, who is expecting her third child in 2026, has been proudly displaying her growing baby bump.

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Paloma Faith won over fans with her bulging baby bump before returning to her dancing days. The chart-topping singer is expecting her third child, which will be her first with her business partner Stevie Thomas.

Since March 2025, Stevie and the 44-year-old Only Love Can Hurt Like This singer have been intimately linked to one of Stevie’s music venues since making their first official red carpet appearance at the BRIT Awards. And as they continue their romance together, the due will soon be parents to a bundle of joy.

Taking to Instagram Stories as the weekend kicked off, Paloma uploaded a black and white snap of her and Stevie holding hands. With the flies to her jeans undone and her t-shirt hiked up, the singer proudly showed off her bump – while also reaffirming her love for her partner as she tagged him in the post.

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In a photo taken at the end of the last century, a second image showed Paloma a more recent version of the singer. The actress danced in front of the camera while her hands were elevated and her tanned and toned midriff was on display.

She wrote, “Throwback to being a dancer @lovedoughevents in Leeds in about 1999 hahahahah!” in an accompanying caption. I appreciate you sending me @junior. cunning”. After her heartbreaking breakup with French artist Leyman Lahcine in 2022, Paloma’s fans have been receptive to the actress’s upbeat and happy outlook.

The couple, who have two daughters, ended their nine-year romance when Paloma briefly mentioned it in an interview with The Independent in 2023. According to reports, Stevie is now happier than ever and is happily embracing life.

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According to a source, “Stevie and Pauloma are absolutely in love with each other, but she’s been telling people it’s also her healthiest relationship ever.” She adores how tall he is over her because he’s 6’6″.

Even Paloma herself has suggested that getting married might be possible. This is a strange thing, she told Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo on their March New York podcast. Because the history of it is that it involves women being owned by men and that I am the child of a feminist, I wasn’t married to my kids’ father, and I’ve always been a very opposed to marriage.

I’m not sure what’s changed in me, but this guy kind of makes me feel like “Oh well,” I say. When I first met him, I said to him, “I’m never going to marry, so don’t ever ask.” And then I’m like, “Ok, I don’t know, I’ll keep an open mind,” over time. I can already feel my softening.

She continued, “What the hell is happening with you if my mother hears this?” Is there a midlife crisis here? From my experience, I do believe having children with someone is more powerful than marriage.

Rian Haynes, a chef from New Zealand, and Paloma exchanged vows with in 2005. However, the union ended abruptly, and they eventually parted ways.

She previously claimed that the marriage had ended because it was “just a young, frivolous thing.” When we made a mistake, we quickly realized it was our early 20s. But we’re still close.

I’m still friends with him, she said at the time. Not that relationship, but all of my other relationships, which caused me to fail.

Jackie St Clair, a former Page Three girl, is now the home of the Britain’s Got Talent judge, known for keeping up friendships with his old flames.

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Simon Cowell has the ex-factor – his former lover has moved in next door.

The music mogul, who he dated more than 40 years ago, now resides close to former Page Three girl Jackie St. Clair, who he dated for more than 40 years. The former girlfriend of Lauren Silverman, who is currently the Britain’s Got Talent judge, is now living in one of the most exclusive Cotswolds with Jackie, who was once glamour girls.

A local said last night that Jackie had purchased a property that shares Simon’s. Jackie can be seen if Simon looks out of his kitchen window, and vice versa. There is definitely some one-upmanship going on because she is married well and her home is larger than his.

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Jackie and Simon, 66, had a fiery romance in the 1970s, and they stayed close after splitting, including on vacation. The exes’ previous homes in London’s Holland Park were a stones’ throw from where they once resided.

Jackie’s most recent action, however, is likely to stir up people because she is reportedly fighting with Sinitta, Simon’s close friend. In 2010, Jackie allegedly accused the 62-year-old of “vil lying” following rumors about Simon’s relationship with then-girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy. She once remarked, “Jackie St. Clair, you are the source of all lies and false information.” I’m sorry, but you still continue to harass and bully people after 25 years.

When Sinitta arrived at Jackie’s house to attend a party with her dog, who was not welcome, things reportedly erupted once more in 2023 when things started to deteriorate. Everyone around them felt incredibly awkward because Sinitta didn’t seem to understand what kind of party you couldn’t bring your dog with them, according to an insider. When the security team hired to oversee Jackie’s party made it clear that Scarlett was welcome, but she had barely made it past the threshold.

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In 2021, Simon and other celebrities, including Ellen DeGeneres and the Beckhams, made the move to the Cotswolds. Following Simon’s plans to construct a party barn in the grounds of his Grade-II listed country pile, Jackie learned of her move. Building agents describe the new extension as “minor in scale,” but it covers 793 square feet, roughly the size of a typical new-build house in the UK.

Simon’s representative declined to comment.

After sharing significant career news online, Coronation Street fans are concerned that a dear friend might be headed for a cobbles exit.

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A Coronation Street favourite has issued a huge career update – but fans reckon it could mean they are set for a cobbles exit.

Summer Spellman made her debut on the ITV soap back in 2017, played by Matilda Freeman. And as the adopted daughter of Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) and Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), Summer has been involved in several big moments.

Now portrayed by Harriet Bibby, the character has been left heartbroken in recent weeks following the tragic death of Billy.

The vicar was killed off during the multi-vehicle crash in the Corriedale episode, which was believed to have been caused by Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) when in reality it was because of Carl (Jonathan Howard).

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A devastated Summer has been facing serious difficulties since her father’s passing. She even slapped Debbie across the face this week after claiming she had killed Billy.

But away from the soap, actress Harriet recently shared some huge career news with her fans. Taking to her Instagram on Friday (January 16) Harriet revealed she is starring in an award-winning play, My Name Is Rachel Corrie.

The play, which is being co-produced by Take Back Theatre and 53Two, entirely based on a young American peace activist’s diaries and emails. We’ve been working on a beautiful project, Harriet said! @53two @reddoormanagement @takebacktheatre @ijkershaw @. “Ticket link in bio”

And it didn’t take her Corrie co-stars to show their support in the comments section. Toyah Habeeb star Georgia Taylor replied: “So excited for this my darling.” Jane Hazlegrove – who plays Bernie Winger – penned: “Now then… this will be fabulous…”

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However, following the news of Harriet’s new job, fans can’t help but think she could be set for a Corrie exit. Reacting to a post about her career news on Facebook, one person said: “Is she leaving Corrie?”

Another remarked, “I will miss her, glad she’s not leaving.” She has a good personality. Wishing you the best of luck in the future. Don’t want to see her leave, wrote another person! Love the summer.