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Known for his ‘Lego style’ bowl cut, gleaming white teeth and huge sunglasses, Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay looks completely different in new snaps from his younger years

Viral raver Jack Kay looks unrecognisable in an incredible unearthed snap that reveals exactly what he looked like before his ‘Ibiza Final Boss’ transformation.

It’s hard to imagine the 26-year-old Geordie without his signature ‘Lego’ haircut, gleaming ‘Turkey teeth’ and signature oversized shades, but his pre-Ibiza look has finally been uncovered.

In the photo, baby-faced Jack is seen enjoying a pint with his mates – but it’s tough to pick him out in the line-up of lads. The party animal – who went viral for his ‘Battle of Hastings’ bob while throwing shapes on the White Isle – has his arm round a pal as the group pose for a picture in front of a fruit machine.

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Jack sports a short, back and sides haircut, but it is miles away from the medium skin fade that has become synonymous with the viral star since a video of him dancing gained more than 26 million views on TikTok.

It is unclear when the snap – which was shared with The Mirror and the Daily Star – was taken, but he appears in his late teens. In another image taken more recently, his sculpted facial hair is visible and his barnet is longer on top, but it’s still not his final Ibiza Boss form.

It comes as “Boss fever” ramped up across the UK and Ibiza. Jack has used his newfound viral stardom to launch nightclub tours on the party island and has even been seen filming a brief video with controversial adult star Bonnie Blue.

He is also said to be launching a music career to take his fame to new heights. Jack featured on a new dance track released on Spotify this week after he signed with a management team.

Meanwhile, a hardcore fan has had a tattoo of his face on their leg and an artist in Nottingham has painted a mural of Jack’s likeness near a skatepark.

Jack shot to fame when Zero Six West Ibiza posted footage on TikTok of him dancing at a club in a chain and black tank top holding a drink. It was viewed by millions and sparked hundreds of memes and jokes.

Companies like Greggs and EasyJet soon made marketing parodies of the meme and he was dubbed the “Ibiza Final boss”, a reference to the last and typically most difficult enemy to face in a video game. Jack now has more than 120,000 followers on Instagram and more than 800,000 likes on TikTok.

But it’s not all ‘eat sleep, rave repeat’ for the Geordie lad, as there’s apparently trouble in paradise for the star. He’s reportedly fighting to save his relationship with his glamorous girlfriend Alisha Cook, who ‘dumped’ him over his partying ways.

The ‘break-up’ allegedly came while Jack was out in Ibiza, but just before he found viral fame.

The raver had reportedly already been “skating on thin ice” before the Ibiza trip, which ultimately tipped their dynamic over the edge.

A friend of Jack’s told Mail Online: “Alisha called it off when Jack went to Ibiza with the lads. They’d been together for almost a year, and he was living at her place, but things hadn’t been right for months.

“His car is still on her drive, she threw all his clothes in the back of it. She doesn’t want him around anymore. She’s had inklings that something was not right for a while. She just wants to wash her hands of him. Alisha is so beautiful. No one is quite sure what she saw in him.”

After their dramatic ‘split’, the couple seemed to kiss and make up just as Jack’s notoriety skyrocketed. Alisha seemed to confirm that they are back on when she posted TikToks last week, naming herself as his girlfriend.

Fans can’t get enough of Lisa Snowdon’s curve-flattering crochet dress that’s perfect for warm weather, and it’s straight from the high street

Lisa Snowdon is proving once again that she knows exactly how to turn heads, and serve up a stylish look. This time in a chic high street crochet dress that’s as flattering as it is affordable. Presenting a segment on how to wear crochet during This Morning, Lisa went for an on-theme look, sporting the Peach Pink Summer Crochet Knitted Maxi Dress from Lipsy. This curve-flattering dress sparked a number of compliments from fans who couldn’t get enough of her summer look, which is perfect for the current heatwave.

The crochet knit, eye-catching chevron pattern, and subtle metallic sparkle give the dress that perfect mix of boho chic and glam. The pattern reminds us of popular styles from designer brand, Missoni, but for hundreds less.

Priced at £62 and available to purchase online at Next, this high-street piece is definitely more affordable than some other crochet pieces on the market. Due to the intricate process of making crochet items, these often have high prices.

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Whether you pair it with strappy sandals for a beachside dinner or wedges for a summer party, this is the kind of dress that will make you feel fabulous and stand out at any occasion.

And Lisa isn’t the only fan of this dress, with shopper reviews backing up the flattering fit and chic look. One shopper wrote: “Beautiful colour and style, I have received lots of compliments when I have worn it.” While a second added: “Great dress. Very flattering and length is perfect.”

One reviewer did note that the dress is rather see-through and will need a slip underneath if you don’t want to show too much skin. They said: “Beautiful dress! Needed undercoat as I didn’t realise how see through it was. But it fits great and looks pretty.”

Another presenter whose style we’ve been loving is Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh. Presenting the breakfast show on her birthday, Ranvir opted for a gorgeous, floaty midi dress from Phase Eight. The Kailey Midi Dress, priced at £139, features feminine puff sleeves and chic pleats combined with a breezy, voluminous skirt that is perfect for keeping you cool in warm weather.

Made from a mixture of Lyocell TENCEL, and linen, the dress has natural moisture-wicking properties, making this midi airy and breathable in the summer heat.

Earlier this summer, the GMB presenter also sported the Pink Denim Rosie Midi Dress from Nobody’s Child, which is currently on sale for £45 down from £75, and is selling fast.

A Big Brother legend has undergone emergency surgery after being rushed to hospital. Jenkin Edwards, who appeared on the show in 2013 during it’s return to scenes on ITV, revealed he had been experiencing crippling pain in his stomach, which resulted him being diagnosed with appendicitis.

He said: “Tuesday night I was experiencing the most unbearable pain in my stomach, I was bent over in pain sobbing my eyes out. Wednesday, I was rushed through for emergency surgery as I had appendicitis. I’ll do a story time on this as it was rather funny (I thought I was just being dramatic and asked to go home 20 minutes before my results came back).”

Jenkin continued: “I’m on the mend, and I can’t thank the staff enough, I am yet to meet a single person who hasn’t taken the time to be kind listen to me and be attentive. I’ve been alone while I’ve been here and everyone has taken the time to explain every little step to me it really has meant the world.” It comes after a doctor’s warning to people who drink even a ‘single cup of tea’.

He went on to say: “I did ask if I could get a tummy tuck while they were there but they were unable to do it so unfortunately you’re not gunna see a massive change in me just yet. Jokes aside please please please if you experience any sort of aches or pains go and get them checked I was going to leave this and god knows what would have happened if I did.”

Shortly after his stint on the show, he claimed that while he was in the house, he was offered £25,000 and an unlimited supply of his favourite treat, a Kinder Bueno, to see a “mystery family or friend” for one minute. He rejected the offer and missed out on the chance to see his mum, Susan.

He previously said: “I struggled with not seeing my family a lot more than I thought I would, from age twelve to eighteen I was a carer for my mum, every day we were on the phone. My mum has loved the show since season one and so has my nan, I partly went on it for her. She has always been my biggest supporter and the first to bring me back down to earth.”

Despite being branded as “moody” during his stint on the programme, Jenkin recently celebrated his time in the house. Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the iconic show, he said: “25 years of Big Brother.

“To some people it’s just a show, but to me it was more than that, it was a way of showing that plus-sized neurodivergent gay men exist and deserve a seat at the table.

“It was a way of making my parents proud , it was a way of putting a middle finger up to all the bullies I’ve encountered through my life , and in some ways it was a way of me loving myself again. Growing up Big Brother was a family favourite, my mum and nan were hooked from day one.

“Weirdly it felt like big brother was always a part of my childhood. It was always on in the background ( if you remember the 24hr live stream you’re a real one). grew up knowing I someday would be a part of my family’s favourite show and can you believe I was lucky enough to get in on my first try.

“I wish nothing but good luck to everyone going into the mad house this year. You’re in for the ride of your life and you’ll make friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. I’m jealous I can’t do it again!!”

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A royal expert has revealed how the York sisters would be “utterly mortified” in light of the new claims against their father, and why they haven’t defended his actions

As a wave of new allegations against Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have come to light in an explosive new biography, their daughters have remained quiet throughout the scandal.

Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice have been keeping their heads down and have made no comments since the claims made in Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York by Andrew Lownie went public.

While the two women have continued their philanthropic work amid the media storm around their parents, one royal expert has claimed that the sisters would be having a “very difficult” time with the spotlight once again on their family. It comes as Brits call for ‘terrified’ Prince Andrew to pay the ultimate price for scandals.

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In Lownie’s book, he makes wild claims about Andrew and Fergie’s turbulent relationship, the family’s finances, how the royal family at large are struggling to cope with them, and the many affairs both the Duke and Duchess of York allegedly engaged in.

According to royal expert Ingrid Seward, who has also written biographies on the royal family, she believes both York daughters will be “finding this very difficult – it’s a horrid time”.

“I’m not surprised they haven’t come out and said anything in his defence. For his girls to show their solidarity publicly wouldn’t benefit them in any way,” Seward said, according to the Daily Mail.

Another source also suggested to the publication: “They’re keeping their distance from their dad.”

Lownie has described the explosive biography as a “tale of childhood trauma, infidelity, lust, betrayal, corruption, greed, extravagance, arrogance, entitlement, establishment cover-up and hubris”.

The timing of the book’s release conflicted with Princess Beatrice’s 37th birthday , which former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said would’ve had a huge impact on her big day.

Bond also suggested that Beatrice would feel protective over her parents, and may have had to scale down her birthday celebrations as a result of the fresh allegations.

Jennie told the Mirror : “Love is blind, they say. And, in spite of all their faults, Andrew and Fergie have retained the unconditional love and loyalty of their two daughters. This week’s avalanche of lurid reports about their father, and tales of their mother’s irresponsible extravagance, will have been an unwelcome 37th birthday gift for Beatrice — but her instinct will be once again to protect her parents and ignore the noise.

“By now, she has probably come to terms with the fact that Andrew should never have done the disastrous Newsnight interview which directly led to his downfall, and she should not have been with him or supported his decision to speak out.”

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star Harry Clark has hit out at Channel 4 after he was booted off the programme when it was revealed that he had been ‘cheating’

A Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star has lashed out after being axed from the programme. Harry Clark, who won The Traitors, was kicked off the programme after it came to light he’d been “lying and cheating.”

Harry, 24, who served in the British Army as an engineer, joined the likes of Lucy Spraggan, Rebecca Loos, Bimini, Adam Collard and Conor Ben on the programme. While Tasha Ghouri, Chloe Burrows, Louie Spence, Hannah Spearritt and Adebayo ‘The Beast’ Akinfenwa, were also on the cast list but withdrew from the programme.

But Harry was dramatically kicked off the show after staff discovered he’d been lying behind their back and cutting corners. He and Loos were tasked with leading a team on a gruelling race, which involved moving a heavy rubber dinghy. But his lack of help resulted in Akinfenwa taking the majority of the bulk, sparking a flare-up with his knee issues.

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“If we get an indication that a recruit isn’t pulling their weight, we will find out,” said Jason Fox earlier in the show, before Harry was pulled in for a telling off. He was confronted after failing to complete a set of 20 burpees earlier in the challenge, instead completing just ten, and was accused of lying to their faces.

Harry has now spoken about his axing from the programme. Speaking about the scandal, he said: “Obviously I was so disheartened and so annoyed, but at the same time in the back of my head I was like, ‘but it’s all right though because I’ve made that switch, I’m here to stay’.”

He added to The Sun: “I did exactly what I would do in the military, and that’s what annoyed me so much because it was like I just hit that switch, but they’d kicked me off for it.” Now though, he admits that he has recognised his issues and has matured since the incident, while being thankful he’s left the show.

Harry continued: “So it was like, well then how can I prove to you now that I’ve changed? But then at the same time, when I look back on it and I’ve matured a lot now, they’ve probably done me a favour because I know that the next big stage was the interrogation phase.”

He explained that he was in a bad way, mentally and physically and would have “broken down easy” during the intense interrogation scenes. Kicking him off the show, he says, was probably a favour as he needed to “sort” himself out. Harry says that he didn’t enjoy the experience and felt as though those on the show didn’t like him.

“I absolutely hated it while I was there,” he added. During his intense axing, Chris Oliver, who served in the forces for 17 years fumed to Harry: “Are you f***ing trying to pull the wool over my eyes?!” adding that Harry had been treating him “like an idiot”.

Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham MBE QCB, Chief Instructor, added: “No, you lied, you cut corners, I asked you three times about honesty and integrity, and what did you do?” before Harry confirmed he’d been lying.

Jason Fox explained: “I was putting pressure on six (Harry) because he wasn’t really applying himself. He was saying the odd word and I was just applying pressure, applying pressure.”

Billy confessed: “He was there but not really as a leader and he didn’t contribute anything. He made me feel you he was just f****** bluffing it. I gave him burpees and I stood right behind him and I started counting and he deliberately did ten.” An exasperated Chris interjected: “And he stood up there smiling like a Cheshire Cat after doing half the reps. I think he is taking the p*** out of us.”

Billy concluded: “His integrity and honesty stinks, to the point for me it’s unexpectable. That’s how I feel right now.”

There was a time when N’Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos was rarely out of the headlines. Now, reflecting on her turbulent years in her new book Judgement: Love, Trials, and Tribulations, she reveals that life today looks very different

Much of Tulisa Contostavlos’s life has been spent in the spotlight. From her early days with N-Dubz, to her stint as an X Factor judge, her solo career, her tumultuous love life, I’m A Celebrity appearance, and the famous collapse of her drug trial, the 37-year-old has consistently made headlines.

But more recently, she has opted for a different approach. Now Tulisa prioritises her happiness and wellbeing – and that has meant some dramatic changes.

The star has shared a detailed update on her new life in her new book, Judgement: Love, Trials, and Tribulations. She reveals that she has relocated to Cheshire in order to be close to her best friend Michelle McKenna, her husband Daniel and their daughter Nevaeh – Tulisa’s goddaughter.

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She also prioritises time with another best friend Percy, who travels with her son to see Tulisa on the weekends – and it is this tightknit clan that means the most.

She writes: “Through our bond, Percy has in turn become very close with Michelle and Dan, and together we have become the fantastic four. Or as I like to call us, the soul family. True love is a beautiful thing; I feel extremely blessed to have it and I cherish it dearly. I have become the kind of person that would do anything for their soul family, as they would for me.”

According to Tulisa, she is much more of an introvert these days, who embraces her quiet life in the country – bar the occasional blowout or fun holiday. Instead she says she is focused on her fitness, health, and mental wellbeing, which includes meditation, structure and routine.

For the past year, she has been living in her dream home, which she spent six months doing up, in a quiet countrified area in the middle of nowhere.

“Honestly, I’m a bit of nerd in my spare time,” she writes. “I’ve gone back to being an avid reader like I was in my teens. I’m obsessed with Ancient History and Ancient Alien theories. I’m currently on my fifth read of The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean. I watch all things fantasy, play PlayStation and of course I still love to cook, especially in my new kitchen.”

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And what about her love life? According to the star it’s been “chaotic enough to write another ten books”. She had an on-off relationship with a boyfriend named Jacob which lasted three years, and another with an older man she calls *Miles. After their breakup, she embarked on a three-year celibacy stint before reconciling with another ex named *Liam – and they even spent Christmas 2024 together. But it wasn’t to be and she once again briefly reconnected with Miles.

Cut to present day, and Tulisa says she is forcing herself to date again in the hopes of a fresh start. But it’s not a process she enjoys.

“I’ve played the bachelorette for most of my life and at times it’s been a lot of fun, but I’m now 36 with 37 fast approaching and all the games haven’t brought me any real happiness, only temporary fleeting kicks of excitement and thrills,” she writes.