Strictly Come Dancing star, Vicky Pattison, shares a close friendship with former TOWIE favourite, Pete Wicks, who took to the dance floor on the BBC show last year
Strictly Come Dancing pals, Vicky Pattison and Pete Wicks have shared a close friendship for years
Strictly Come Dancing pals, Vicky Pattison and Pete Wicks have shared a close friendship for years. The Geordie Shore star, 37, who was the 11th celebrity to be announced as joining the BBC show today, is following in Pete’s footsteps, after he slipped into sequins for the series last year.
The pals are so close, that Pete, 36, was a ‘flower girl’ for Vicky’s lavish wedding last year, with the reality star telling Lorraine ahead of the bash: “Pete is embracing his role of flower girl. He’s going to arrive tonight and I have no doubt going to show us some fantastic moves as he walks down that aisle.’
She added: “When we found out he had the Strictly gig we’d already planned him coming to the wedding so he’s flying in and out very fast. He’s a really good friend so this has been conflicting for him.” It comes as Vicky lifted the lid on her Strictly signing on This Morning today.
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Pete Wicks said he’s ‘blessed and lucky’ to call Vicky Pattison his friend
Earlier this year, Pete and Vicky looked delighted to bump into each other in central London.
Warmly embracing each other with a friendly smooch in February, they appeared happy in each other’s company outside the Bauer Media Group studios in Hampstead as they caught up in the capital after Vicky’s appearance on Kiss Radio.
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The pair have been friends for more than a decade and in September, Pete shared a sweet photo from Vicky’s lavish wedding to Ercan Ramadan.
In a sweet post, he called his best friend Vicky ‘one of my biggest supporters’.
Congratulating the bride, who looked gorgeous in a stunning lace dress, he said: “Couldn’t be more proud of you @Vickypattison.
“For 10 years you have been one of my best friends and biggest supporters. I am so blessed and lucky to call you a friend.
“You are a wonderful person and have always been there for me, my life is better with you in it.
“This is your day and you deserve it more than anyone. Congratulations.”
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An emotional Vicky thanked her friend for taking time out of his busy Strictly schedule, gushing: “I have never been more grateful for you.
“I know how hard you’re working with Jowita Przystal – can’t believe you sacrificed a couple hours for me. Love you x.”
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Diogo Jota made a heartbreaking promise of ‘forever’ to his wife just days before the fatal car crash that claimed the life of the Liverpool football pro and his brother, leaving behind three young children
Diogo Jota sadly leaves behind his wife and their three children (Image: Instagram)
Liverpool star Diogo Jota was newly married to his childhood sweetheart when tragedy struck in a horrific car crash earlier this summer.
The talented footballer and his brother Andre tragically died in a car accident near the city of Zamora in Spain on July 3, and the football world has been in mourning ever since.
Diogo married his Rute Cardoso, 28, in a lavish ceremony on June 22, just days before his death. Sweet snaps show the loved-up couple with their three young children, blissfully unaware of the tragedy that lay before them.
Now, his wife and children will be present at Liverpool’s Premier League opener this evening where the team will play against Bournemouth. It’s thought the club will pay tribute to their late player, with them retiring the number 20 shirt in his memory.
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Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Childhood sweethearts
Diogo Jota and Rute Cardoso first met in their teenage years in Porto, Portugal, having attended the same school. Friends and family watched as their relationship blossomed alongside Diogo’s own rise through the footballing ranks.
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From local youth clubs to making his mark in the Premier League, Rute was always by his side, a constant support during the pressures of professional sport.
Diogo and Rute recently tied the knot in Portugal
Together, they built a family, welcoming three children over the years. Son Dinis was born in 2021, while Duarte was born in 2023. Their daughter arrived in November 2024.
Those close to the family described Diogo as a devoted father who cherished every moment with his children, sometimes sharing snaps with his followers online.
Dream wedding
The couple welcomed three young children(Image: Instagram)
After years together, the couple finally tied the knot on June 22, 2025, in an intimate ceremony in Porto. The wedding was attended by friends, family, and teammates who gathered to witness the union.
The couple shared glimpses of the special day on social media, with Diogo captioning a post, “A day we will never forget,” and Rute responding, “My dream came true.” The footballer replied, “But I’m the lucky one”.
The wedding day itself was a picture of happiness, from their first dance to moments of quiet intimacy shared between the couple. It seemed to mark the beginning of the next chapter in their lives, but sadly 11 days later news broke of Diogo’s fatal crash.
It was a day of great joy, followed by a night of dancing(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Stunning pictures shared via Instagram show the couple beaming from ear to ear in front of a church altar, with Rute looking breathtaking in an ivory dress and flowing veil.
In one photo, they are accompanied by their three young children. Another snap shows the couple emerging from the church amid a flurry of confetti, embarking on what should have been the first exciting steps of a long and happy life together.
Just 11 days after their wedding, Diogo and his brother André Silva were killed in a catastrophic car crash on Spain’s A‑52 highway. Reports indicate that their Lamborghini suffered a tyre blowout, veered off the road, and caught fire, leaving no chance for escape.
Heartbreakingly, Diogo’s final social media post was the couple’s wedding video that was posted less than 24 hours before the accident.
Special vow to three children
Diogo is survived by two sons and a daughter who was born in December 2024. Just a month before his daughter arrived, the footballer opened up about mental health and family life in a video on his club’s YouTube channel.
Sitting down with Lee Richardson, the club’s performance psychologist, Diogo highlighted how football, being a team sport, can sometimes allow players to mask their feelings.
“As a team sport, you can sometimes hide or benefit from what the team is doing or not. And in those individual sports, like boxing, Olympians, [they’re by] themselves. So when they are not good, you can clearly see something is wrong,” he shared.
The doting father went on to discuss his children, explaining that even after being on the pitch all day, he had to be “on it” when he came home to his family. He shared: “When I go home after playing, I still have a family. I have two kids, three almost, and the dogs, and the stress, it doesn’t stop.
In a poignant vow to his family, he said: “You want to be the best father you can be”. The star added: “[You] try to lead by example, give him good feedback, even though sometimes you want to get a bit more rest in the afternoon, and they are all happy because you’re finally at home and they want to play. I had this yesterday after the game. I wanted to get a bit of rest. One of my kids wanted to play some football and you need to be on it.”
Wife’s statement
Mere hours before his death, Diogo shared footage from his wedding video(Image: Instagram/@diogoj_18)
The brothers had been heading to the Spanish port of Santander so Jota could return to Liverpool for pre-season training.
Their funeral took place in their hometown of Gondomar, near Porto. Rute made her first statement following his death on the one month anniversary of their wedding, posting three pictures from their big day, including a close up of the pair holding hands.
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She captioned the post: “1 month of our ‘until death do us part’.”
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The high street beauty chain is adding hundreds of new products to their shelves in 2025, with three viral brands now available to shop in store and online
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Essence is officially back and available to shop at Boots(Image: Bethan Shufflebotham)
While filling a cosmetics bag can prove pretty costly, particularly with everyone scrambling to try the latest viral sensations and new launches, there certainly seems to be a growing appetite for affordable makeup once again. And Boots is cementing its status as the go-to retailer for exactly that, with the launch of not one, but three budget-friendly brands both in store and online.
With the rise of social media, there was a surge in shoppers opting for more luxury products and celebrity favourites. However, with the cost of living crisis and customers getting more savvy, shopping habits have shifted, with more beauty fans looking for high-performing products that don’t drain the bank.
This summer, the retailer has announced the launch of three of TikTok’s most talked about brands– one of which will no doubt bring nostalgic joy for many after. It comes as the high street favourite is set to see more than 400 new cosmetics lines landing in the coming months.
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Boots isn’t the only retailer leaning into the budget-friendly beauty trend, either, as this week saw the launch of Trouble Maker into Superdrug. The bold new brand promises innovation at pocket-money friendly prices, with prices starting from £2. Meanwhile, Sephora’s own brand Sephora Collection offers a range of cosmetics , skincare and more from £1.99, with more than 450 product lines to choose from.
The three brands that have hit shelves at Boots this week are Catrice , an affordable German brand, alongside SheGlam making its UK debut, and the much-missed Essence will be returning to the high street, delighting customers who have been begging to see it make a comeback.
After the closure of Wilko stores across the UK, Essence was like gold dust, but Boots is making it easier than ever to get your hands on. Known for Lash Princess mascaras and Juicy Bomb Shiny Glosses , the brand delivers ultra-affordable prices starting from £1.29.
Essence Lash Princess mascara(Image: Essence)
One product expected to be a hit is their Jelly Grip Hydrating Primer, which costs £3.99 . If we had to liken it to a more expensive product, we’d say its tacky formula works in a similar way to Milk’s Hydro Grip Primer, which retails at £35.
Catrice is another name dominating TikTok right now, racking up over 26 million views in the past week alone. The clean, cruelty-free and vegan brand has been praised for products like the Aqua Splash Grip Primer and Under Eye Brightener , which have earned loyal followings for their quality and accessible price point. The Catrice range’s most expensive product is £6.99 for their Soft Glam Filter Fluid, which has been likened to Charlotte Tilbury’s £39 Flawless Filter.
And available on the high street for the first time ever is SheGlam – a trend-led brand loved for its Pout-Perfect Lip Plumper and Colour Bloom Liquid Blush . Their products range from £2.99 to £8.50, proving shoppers no longer need to spend a small fortune on restocking their kit.
Speaking on the latest launches, Alice Rafferty, Director of Luxury Beauty and Cosmetics at Boots said: “Boots is proud to be bringing a growing lineup of socially native, trending beauty brands to the high street. Beauty lovers want to test, trial, and play before they buy, and now they can experience some of the most buzzworthy, viral brands in person at Boots stores nationwide. By staying closely tuned into emerging trends and listening to what our customers want to see on our shelves, we’re continuing to elevate our beauty offering, making the latest social media sensations more accessible than ever.”
Sacheu and TirTir are also available at Boots
The beauty boom doesn’t stop there, though, with Boots also expanding the ranges of other social media-famous brands like Tirtir , the K-beauty label behind the viral Red Cushion Foundation, and Sacheu , known for innovative multi-use products.
Sacheu is expanding its range to include more product lines for eye, cheek and lip, such as its Cheek STAY-N and Brow & Freckle STAY-N , which will launch in over 90 Boots stores. Meanwhile K-Beauty brand Tirtir, famed for its game-changing Red Cushion Foundation , will be available on the UK high street for the first time, launching in 30 Boots stores nationwide. Shoppers can test and trial its range of 23 foundation shades, alongside other new, viral-worthy products like the Glide and Hide Blurring Concealer and Waterism Glow Tint.
Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay has shared a cryptic post with his fans just days after meeting controversial adult star Bonnie Blue on the party island
Jack Kaye met Bonnie Blue and was seemingly nervous(Image: Supplied)
Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay has reflected on his wild ride to fame, just days after his nervous meeting with controversial adult star Bonnie Blue.
The 26-year-old, whose ‘Battle of Hastings haircut’ has become the look of Summer 2025, appeared bewildered as he took to Instagram today to ask his fans, ‘What just happened?’
Jack, from Newcastle, has signed up to for management, released his own dance track, partied with celebrity DJs and flown on a private jet with his pals in the space of a few days. It’s hard to believe that, just a few weeks ago, Jack was just an ordinary Geordie lad preparing for a fun-filled holiday on the White Isle with his pals.
For anyone who has been living under a rock, Jack skyrocketed to fame earlier this month after images of him partying the night away in Ibiza went viral. He’s since taken every opportunity to enjoy what has been the ultimate summer of a lifetime. Now, Jack has taken to Instagram stories to share his thoughts on the trip that sparked his meteoric rise.
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Astonished Jack shared a reflective story via Instagram(Image: Jack Kay/Instagram)
Sharing a random snap of a perfectly trimmed tree, a hilarious nod to his incredible bowl cut, Jack mused: “Two weeks ago, I went on a lads’ holiday and someone took a video of me on the Dance Floor. Was it a dream? What just happened?”
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This comes just days after Jack met up with adult model Bonnie Blue on the party island, in what appeared to be a very awkward interaction.
A clip shows Jack with his arm around Bonnie while facing away from her. They can also be seen making awkward conversation while standing fairly far apart.
In a since-deleted video, Bonnie revealed: “It was my shortest video yet. I was shocked how nervous he was.”
Bonnie claimed to have been surprised by ‘how nervous’ Jack was to meet her(Image: Supplied)
Jack’s newfound fanbase had previously warned him off meeting with Bonnie after she left a seemingly suggestive comment on one of his Instagram posts. The post in question, which shows Jack bopping along in a car with his his mates, is captioned “The final boss can’t be slayed… your misses on the other hand? Her levels been completed.”
Former OnlyFans star Bonnie, who is known for using ragebait as a marketing strategy, commented a simple eyes emoji beneath the vid, sparking words of caution from Jack’s followers.
Divisive Bonnie has become notorious for taking part in extreme sex stunts, which have previously included sleeping with 1,057 men in the space of just 12 hours. In recent months, her troubling antics have become increasingly shocking, to the point where OnlyFans, the site where she made a name for herself, slapped her with a permanent ban.
Jack’s life has changed overnight(Image: Instagram/jack.kayy1)
Things escalated in June, when the 26-year-old announced her plans to hold a human “petting zoo challenge”. This stunt would have seen Bonnie locked in a glass cage, inviting strangers to come and do “whatever they wanted” to her.
In Channel 4’s show ‘1,000 Men And Me: The Bonnie Blue Story’ – which led to hundreds of Ofcom complaints – Bonnie bragged: “I am going to be completely helpless, tied down, gagged, choked”.
OnlyFans had concerns about this stunt, which it claims was in violation of its Acceptable Use Policy and Terms of Service, and so issued the permanent ban.
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Richard Osman has shared some exciting news for fans of his cosy crime novels one week before Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club lands in cinemas.
The eagerly-awaited Netflix adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club is arriving in cinemas next week, and fans of the beloved book series are buzzing with excitement to witness the story come to life on the big screen.
Yet there’s even more cause for celebration, as writer Richard Osman, 54, has just delivered some good news about his next literary venture.
The bestselling novelist, who’s also recognised for presenting BBC quiz programmes such as Pointless and Richard Osman’s House of Games, shared a major announcement yesterday with his social media audience.
Most fans recognise Osman for his Thursday Murder Club collection, which will soon feature five titles: The Thursday Murder Club, The Man Who Died Twice, The Bullet That Missed, The Last Devil To Die and upcoming release The Impossible Fortune.
Richard Osman shared an exciting announcement(Image: Getty)
Yet in 2024 the writer also published another standalone work titled We Solve Murders, reports the Express.
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Posting on Instagram, Richard disclosed that he’s now begun penning a sequel, sparking a thrilled response from his 266,000 followers.
He simply posted a snapshot of his laptop display showing the witty heading ‘We Solve Murders 2: We Solve More Murders by Richard Osman’.
Richard penned in the caption: “And the 2026 book begins! I mean, it’s just a working title, but it’s got a certain ring to it. Welcome back Amy, Steve and Rosie!”
Supporters rushed to the comments to express their joy, with one declaring: “Best news this year!”
One eager fan remarked: “I am so excited for this one. Perfection will be Nicola Walker reading the audiobook again. Oh and Tony Taylor and his extensive road knowledge of course…”
“Brilliant, I just re-read the first one and loved it even more,” one chimed in with a heart emoji, while another shared: “Oh yay! ! Great news to hear on my birthday lol! Really loved the first one.”
The Thursday Murder Club is coming to cinemas next week(Image: Netflix)
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The title also received a lot of praise, with one person pleading: “Pls keep this title.
“Please for the love of god keep this title,” another insisted, while a third echoed: “It’s a GREAT title, please keep it!”
Meanwhile, fans of The Thursday Murder Club can anticipate the film adaptation from director Chris Columbus, hitting select cinemas from 22 August.
The plot summary reveals: “Four irrepressible retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.”
The star-studded cast features Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie and David Tennant, with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment also producing the film.
Reflecting on the adaptation of his novel last year, Osman expressed: “I’m so proud of this book, so it is a dream to see The Thursday Murder Club in such incredible hands.
“From Chris Columbus to Amblin to Netflix, there are geniuses everywhere I look. And what a cast. I’m pinching myself.”
Desperate fans of the nostalgic punk rock band have been waiting for years to finally see them live after a short hiatus – but these ticket prices have left them feeling furious
Fans were left waiting in long queues as tickets were already on re-seller sites (Image: Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Emo music fans were sent into a frenzy this morning as they tried to buy “extortionate” tickets to see their favourite rock band from the 2000s.
Tickets went on sale today for My Chemical Romance, as they announced two UK tour dates to celebrate 20 years of their album The Black Parade. Following their sell-out run of US shows. And, after much teasing, the band are set to play the iconic Wembley Stadium in July 2026.
Made up of frontman Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Ray Toro and Frank Lero, the American group will be bringing their nostalgic tunes and punk rock energy back to the UK for the first time since their reunion tour in 2022. Although as fans fought tooth and nail for tickets, they were left in shock at just how much it would cost them.
The band first formed in 2001(Image: WireImage)
One person shared their disappointment, writing on X: “I am number 79,536 in the queue for MCR in London next year, and the prices that are quoted are criminal. f*** dynamic pricing.”
Another fan wrote: “Anybody else think they were gonna have enough for tickets only to be devastated by the prices?” While a third said: “I’ve never seen MCR live, and I would do anything so me and my brother could see them. Let some stroke of luck strike me down with cheaper tickets closer to the date.”
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Adding to the frustration, someone shared: “Just took a look; finally getting through the queue for MCR long live the black parade tickets…. Yeah, I like MCR, but those prices are insane. GTFO!” Meanwhile, another ticket buyer commented: “I’m not okay after seeing those Wembley gig ticket prices.”
The band firmly cemented themselves within popular culture with their multi-platinum-selling album, The Black Parade, in 2006, and this tour is a celebration of its work, 20 years on. It carried strong themes of politics, fascism, death and the afterlife that resonated with fans of the genre, so much so that 20 years on, people are willing to cough up a lot of money to hear it live.
In 2022 they had a reunion tour (Image: Getty Images)
Ticketmaster claimed that shows have been priced in advance of the sale, ranging from £58.85 to £268.85 (including fees), along with a handling fee of £2.50 per order, NME reports. But it wasn’t long before the tickets were already finding themselves up on reselling sites.
A frustrated fan shared in line: “People already advertising/selling tickets for My Chemical Romance on Twitter, and I’m still in the f****** waiting room, I hate buying concert tickets man, there’s got to be a better way.” Meanwhile, another fan added: “Not people selling My Chemical Romance tickets already, and I’m still 20,000 people behind in the queue.”
It was reported by the news outlet Joe that front pitch standing tickets were priced at £141.90, with main pitch standing at £100.65 and seated tickets ranging from £58.85 to £141.90, dependent on their tiers. For fans hoping to get their money’s worth, rumours are already beginning to swirl that the band could be making a special appearance at next year’s Download Festival, in Donington, and so they could be in with the chance of seeing them reunite once again.
