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As DIY lovers tune into George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, we take a look at his eventful love life, from his two failed marriages to his current relationship with an opera singer

George Clarke is best known for his architectural expertise, but many fans may not realise he has a deeply romantic side.

In an interview with the Big Issue, the 50-year-old architect candidly admitted: “On relationships, I’m probably not the best person to talk to because I’ve been divorced twice. So it’s not easy.” It’s clear that love means a great deal to George however, and he’s described it as ‘the biggest thing in the world’.

Showing his emotional side, George continued: “But when it comes to love and friendship and family, it’s the best thing in the world. I’m an emotional softie. You’ve probably seen me cry on the telly. ” The road to true love hasn’t exactly run smoothly for romantic George however, and he’s had to navigate a few hurdles along the way.

As DIY-loving viewers get inspired by George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, the Mirror takes a look at George’s bumpy love life…

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First marriage and touching Olympic gesture

Sunderland-born George met his first wife, Australian female animator and art director Catriona Drummond, back in the early 2000s after her brother, former Armani model Swiggy Drummond, hired him for some architectural work. Wedding bells rang in 2009, and the couple went on to enjoy some glamorous adventures together.

Reflecting upon the most romantic thing he’d ever done, George revealed that he’d once treated Catriona to some luxury diamonds during a trip to Rome. He shared: “I pretended I needed to go off alone to buy some new sunglasses, and instead, on a whim, I went into the Cartier shop. I remember saying to the shop assistant, ‘I need to buy some diamonds. ‘

“And wow, do they give you the royal treatment. I was slightly scared. They’re all in these white gloves and they take you upstairs to a private area. I bought her a necklace and some earrings. All the blokes in the couples we’d made friends with at the hotel were really annoyed. They were like, ‘Thanks. We’re going to have to do that now! ‘”

Tragedy struck when Catriona’s brother Swiggy died from brain cancer at the age of just 39, before getting the chance to carry the Olympic torch in 2012. In a touching tribute, George decided to carry it himself on Swiggy’s behalf. George said: “I was proud to carry the Olympic torch on behalf of my brother-in-law, Swiggy Drummond, who died recently from cancer. “

After settling into married life together in a Notting Hill house renovated by George, the couple appeared to be blissfully happy with each other, and their three children, Georgie, Emilio, and Iona. Indeed, when asked by one interviewer what his favourite thing was, George replied: “Going home to see my wife and our children. “

Tragically, George’s ‘hectic’ work schedule reportedly took its toll on their marriage, and, in 2013, the couple announced they were parting ways. In a statement, George explained: “We have been married quite a long time and decided to part. We have separate custody of the kids and are going through an amicable separation and divorce. “

Later that same year, George had to contend with false rumours that he had a new special someone in his life after he was spotted with a mystery woman at St David’s Hotel in Cardiff on Boxing Day 2013, with photos showing him leaving the premises the following day.

Denying claims of a new romance at the time to the Mirror, George stated: “The person who I was with doesn’t have anything to do with any of it. She wasn’t my wife and she isn’t my partner. I don’t have a girlfriend now.”

Second marriage and ‘tribulations’

In September 2018, George said ‘I do’ a second time, this time to American fashion marketing and communications consultant Katie Morgan Jones, with the couple tying the knot in a romantic Ibiza ceremony. As newlyweds, George and Katie set up home in London, before making opting for country life in the Cotswolds.

George wrote in The Times: “I’m in Gloucestershire with my wife and three kids. The house, which we bought last year, sits on a steep hill so you enter it at the upper level. We have the kitchen and living room on the first floor, while the bedrooms, bathrooms and storage rooms are on the ground floor.

“I also have a place in London, but home is in the Cotswolds now. I have quite a nomadic life – I travel a lot and spend on average three nights a week in hotels – so I take every opportunity I can to get home. “

Their wedded bliss didn’t last however, and by the end of 2021, Katie began posting several cryptic posts via Instagram, telling followers, ‘It’s time for change’. In one post, she claimed to have been through ‘the most bizarre and traumatic situation’.

In other posts concerning the period of lockdown, Katie alleged she’d been ‘isolated on [her] own’, claiming to have suffered through ‘many, many other trials and tribulations, tears and ­revelations’. In February 2022, George confirmed they were splitting up.

Finding love again with widowed opera singer

In July 2023, George went public with his romance with opera singer Florence Hvorostovsky. Widowed Florence had previously been married to Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, who tragically died in 2017 following a brain tumour diagnosis.

Florence, who shared children Maxim and Nina with her late husband, was supported in her new relationship by her in-laws, who gave her their blessing to find love again after grief. In an interview with MailOnline, Dmitri’s cousin Alexey Zarkhin declared that the family were pleased for the pair and glad she had found someone.

Alexey said: “We must understand that if a woman doesn’t support her femininity, she would quite quickly turn into an old lady. Nobody would be interested in her then – neither her children, nor anyone else. So however great was her late husband, and however much she loved him, we all – us all, her children, and the public – need a vibrant, lively, beautiful Florence. “

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Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet’s mother, Nicole Flender, has spoken out for the first time about his relationship with reality TV star Kylie Jenner

Timothée Chalamet’s mother has finally weighed in on his high-profile relationship with Kylie Jenner – as tensions reportedly simmer between Kylie and Timothée’s sister, Pauline. The Call Me By Your Name actor, 29, and the 27-year-old beauty mogul first sparked romance rumors back in spring 2023, and since then, their relationship has been a lightning rod for controversy online.

However, not everyone in Timothée’s inner circle seems thrilled with his choice of partner. His older sister, Pauline Chalamet, 33, has been suspected of throwing shade at Kylie on multiple occasions through pointed social media posts.

Now, in a candid conversation with Curbed, Timothée’s mom, Nicole Flender, shared her perspective on her son’s romantic life – and she had only kind words for Kylie. “I have to say she’s lovely,” Nicole said, reflecting warmly on her interactions with Kylie. “She’s very nice to me. “

However, the same can’t be said for Pauline as the actress has taken a far less subtle approach. Just last month, she appeared to criticise extreme wealth on her Instagram Stories, sharing a New York Times article about cuts to foreign aid while highlighting America’s “insane wealth disparity” — a pointed remark given Kylie’s estimated $700 million fortune.

Pauline wrote alongside the article: “New York Times, liberal bias, yes yes yes I get it. But this one by @nickkristof is worth the read. It’s about empathy and humanity. The United States faces a tremendous number of domestic issues.

“Our maternal mortality rate is embarrassing, our way of shopping and eating food completely out of season makes no sense, we’re spoiled in our desire to BLAST ACs and heat, our INSANE wealth disparity is sick, the list literally goes ON and ON.

“BUT just take a second and think about the fact that LESS THAN 1 PERCENT of all of our money goes to humanitarian aid. That money is insignificant in fixing any of the larger problems that play in the United States. And yet so significant to the lives of millions of individuals across this shared home we call Earth. “

Pauline had previously amplified a scathing anti-billionaire sentiment by reposting a Bernie Sanders tweet critiquing extreme wealth and private jet culture – behaviors often associated with the Kardashian-Jenner clan.

Sources close to the Chalamet siblings told The U. S. Sun that Timothée and Pauline’s relationship is “at an all-time low,” with Pauline’s disdain for Kylie driving a wedge between them for the first time ever.

“Something is broken,” one insider revealed, alleging that Pauline feels Kylie “doesn’t share the same values and morals” as Timothée and that their relationship will ultimately end when Kylie “gets bored. “

“Pauline thinks that Kylie is with her brother because it boosts her image – it looks cool to be dating one of Hollywood’s most talented rising stars,” the source continued. “She thinks Kylie’s interest is more about clout than genuine love. “

Last month, other insiders speaking to The U. S. Sun also voiced serious family worries, warning that marriage between Timothée and Kylie would be a “terrible mistake. ” A relative described the couple as “two complete opposites,” wondering aloud how they could ever sustain a lasting union: “It’s a mystery. Many of us don’t understand how they connect. “

As for Pauline, her patience appears to be wearing thin. “She’s tired of what she calls ‘The Kylie Show,'” the source said. “Timothée and Pauline barely talk these days. This relationship has driven a major wedge between them – and the gap only seems to be widening. “

The Mirror has reached out to Timothee’s representatives for comment on this story.

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Hollywood icon George Clooney wasn’t bothered as he responded to President Donald Trump’s comments claiming he was a ‘fake movie actor’ and a ‘rat’

George Clooney said he ‘doesn’t care’ as he shared his thoughts on Donald Trump’s comments about him. The President of the US recently slammed the Oscar-winning actor after the latter wrote an op-ed piece urging former president Joe Biden to step down from re-election and allow a younger Democratic candidate to run.

In the piece called ‘I Love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee’ for the New York Times from last summer, the 63-year-old said Biden could continue his work helping democracy by letting the younger candidate take over, giving them a bigger chance of beating the current POTUS. It wasn’t long before Trump labelled Clooney a “fake movie actor” before branding both him and Biden “rats”.

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Trump said at the time: “So now fake movie actor George Clooney, who never came close to making a great movie, is getting into the act. He’s turned on Crooked Joe like the rats they both are. “

Clooney finally responded to the comments during an appearance on CBS Mornings. Speaking to Gayle King, he said: “I don’t care. I’ve known Donald Trump for a long time.

“My job is not to please the president of the United States. My job is to try and tell the truth when I can and when I have the opportunity. I am well aware of the idea that people will not like that. ”

He continued: “People will criticise that. Elon Musk has weighed in [about me]. That is their right. It’s my right to say the other side. ”

Clooney said last week he felt it was his “civic duty” to champion another nominee for the recent elections. He said on CNN: “I don’t know if it was brave.

“It was a civic duty. When I saw people on my side of the street not telling the truth, I thought that was time to. ” He also touched upon the backlash he received.

He said: “The idea of freedom of speech is you can’t demand freedom of speech and then say, ‘But don’t say bad things about me. ’ That’s the deal, you have to take your stand if you believe in it. Take a stand for it and then deal with the consequences. ”

During Clooney’s interview on CBS on Monday, he also touched upon his marriage to Amal Clooney – with who he has been married to over a decade.

He stood by his claim that the couple have yet to have an argument. He admitted he even said the same thing about his marriage the last time on the show.

“I remember we were here with you once before and I remember we said we’d never had an argument. We still haven’t. We’re trying to find something to fight about! ” he explained.

“I feel so extraordinarily lucky to have met his incredible woman. I feel as if I hit the jackpot. There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t think I’m the luckiest man in the world. So it’s great.”

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Sophie Nyweide, the former child actress known for her role in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth, has passed away at the age of 24, her family has confirmed

Sophie Nyweide, best known for playing the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal’s characters in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth has died at the age of 24. The American actress, who appeared in a number of films by the age of 10, was described as “a kind and trusting girl” by her family in a moving statement.

Confirming her death, they hinted that Sophie had taken her own life after a series of ‘struggles’. Sophie family further suggested that past traumas were to blame for her death as they explained that they were left broken hearted after their “efforts couldn’t save her from her fate.” Sophie had tragically “self medicated” in order to process the “trauma” she had ensured.

“She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside,” they said, before adding: “And it resulted in her death. ” The late star had told her family she would “handle” her issues and had rejected treatment, which they say could have saved her life.

Sophie’s family also urged her loved one and fans to donate to the RAINN charity – a charity committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence, cultivating communities of anti-sexual violence activism, and promoting policies that deliver justice and hold perpetrators accountable.

Their heartbreaking statement read: “Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously, and much of this art depicts the depth she had, and it also represents the pain she suffered. Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas.

“Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses and her own revelations, those closest to her, plus therapists, law enforcement officers and others who tried to help her, are heartbroken their efforts couldn’t save her from her fate. She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death. She repeatedly said she would ‘handle it’ on her own and was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life. “

The actress played the young daughter of a mum who was dying of cancer in the 2010 movie, Invisible Sign, which starred Jessica Alba. Sophie, was born on July 8, 2000, had expressed her desire from a young age after watching movies bought by her mum, Shelly Gibson, who was also an actress.

Her mum, who appeared in Dust to Malibu previously said: “She grew up in this movie theatre and slept in the movie theatre and had a little bed in the projection booth and watched many movies. ” Sophie is said to have “begged” her grandmother to become an actress when she watched the 2003 movie, Something’s Gotta Give.

Sophie landed her first role in the 2006 production of Bella, taking the lead – which was written by Alejandro Gómez Monteverde and appearing alongside Eduardo Verastegui and Tammy Blanchard. The movie went on to win the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Following this, she went on appear in an episode of Law & Order one year later, as well as the 2007 movies, And Then Came Love and New York Serenade. Sadly, Sophie’s last on-screen credit came in 2015 when she appeared on the ABC hidden camera show, What Would You Do?

In a moving obituary, her family said the star was “happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else. ” They added: “It was a safe place for her and she relish from the casts and crews who nourished her talent and her well being. She was an eager adventurer and picked up the customs and even languages of any place she visited. She made friends easily at her schools and saw the good in everyone. “

They went on to add that the star was a “king and trusting girl,” but her sweet nature often left her open to being taken advantage of by people. Her family said: “Sophie. A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain. May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better. “

If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999.

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In this Tuesday’s Mirror Daily Digest, we’ve pulled together the biggest stories of the day from unveiling Britain’s cheating capital to the unexpected return of a Corrie favourite.

Welcome to the Mirror’s Daily Digest, where we’ll be pulling together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Tuesday we’re featuring everything from revealing Britain’s cheating capital (and it might not be where you think) to a major character’s unexpected return to Coronation Street.

Our Royal reporters reveal that Prince William will be travelling to Rome on Saturday on behalf of King Charles to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican. There’s also the heartbreaking news of the untimely passing of a former child movie star who appeared alongside huge A-listers.

Meanwhile, our Showbiz team have been looking into Josie Gibson’s ‘medieval disease’ health crisis.

Cheating capital of UK unveiled – map shows if your area is infidelity hotspot

A new poll has revealed 33 per cent of Brits have admitted being adulterous, while also naming and shaming the cheating capital of the UK – and it might not be where you think.

An astonishing 33 per cent of Brits admit they’ve been adulterous and gotten away with it – but topping the list are people from a certain northern UK city who emerged as the most likely to stray, along with Leicester (40 per cent), Leeds (38 per cent), Plymouth (38 per cent) or Norwich (38 per cent), which are also hotbeds for adulterers across the UK.

The study of 2,000 Brits was commissioned by Netflix to mark the launch of new show Cheat: Unfinished Business.

Read the full story here.

Josie Gibson shares her exact weight as she’s diagnosed with ‘medieval disease’

This Tuesday, our Showbiz team have been looking into some cold hard truths about Josie Gibson’s lifestyle as she took part in a new TV show where she road tested a 1970s diet.

Drinking champagne, eating in Michelin-starred restaurants and flying by private jet might sound like the best way to live – but it left the star facing a health crisis.

“I’ve come from one extreme to the other,” laughs Josie. “I went from living my finest life ever to being brought down to earth with a bang. ”

Read the full story here.

Prince William to represent King Charles at Pope Francis funeral

Meanwhile, our Royal team reported Prince William will be travelling to Rome on Saturday on behalf of King Charles to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican.

The decision for the Prince of Wales, a future head of the Church of England, to attend is in keeping with modern tradition and will be seen as a major milestone in William’s role as a global statesman and future king. Charles as the Prince of Wales went to Pope John Paul II’s funeral, representing his mother the late Queen, in 2005.

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Former child actress who starred with huge A-listers dies aged just 24

Former child star Sophie Nyweide, who appeared in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth has died at the age of 24, it has been announced by her family.

The American actress, who appeared in a number of films by the age of 10, was described as “a kind and trusting girl” by her family as they announced her death via a paid obituary.

They wrote: “Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously, and much of this art depicts the depth she had, and it also represents the pain she suffered. “

Read the full story here.

Coronation Street character returns months after unexplained disappearance

Finally, after much viewer concern, there’s a rather unexpected comeback for one missing Coronation Street character next week.

Fans have been questioning the abrupt and unexplained exit of a character, and others, who didn’t appear on the street past January. But Gary Windass will return to our screens next week – where he will soon find himself caught up with villain Mick Michaelis.

Read the full story here.

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Pedro Pascal, who stars as Joel Miller in The Last of Us, has shared how it felt filming his scenes during series two and confessed to being in ‘active denial’ over the show’s twist

WARNING: This article contains major spoilers from The Last of Us season two, episode two.

The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal, who portrays Joel Miller in the TV series, says he’s in “active denial” over the plot twist that saw him brutally killed by Abby (played by Kaitlyn Dever). His heartbreaking end came during the second episode of series two, aired on April 21 in the UK, while his on-screen adoptive daughter, Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey), watched on in horror.

Those unfamiliar with the action-adventure video game by Naughty Dog that inspired the gripping HBO series were braced for Joel’s tragic ending, while those unfamiliar with the game were left shocked by the gut-wrenching twist. While many fans are wondering if this really is the end for Joel, or if there’s a chance he might have miraculously survived, it appears the actor himself was left devastated at his untimely ending in the series.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Pascal opened up about shooting his final scene, describing it as “dreamlike”, but said, “I’m in active denial. “

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“I realise this more and more as I get older, I find myself slipping into denial that anything is over,” the actor confessed.

“I know that I’m forever bonded to so many members of the experience and just have to see them under different circumstances, but never will under the circumstances of playing Joel on The Last of Us. And, no, I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about it because it makes me sad.”

Joel’s devastating death came after he killed members of the Fireflies rebel group during series one in order to save Ellie, despite her death meaning a vaccine would have been created against the virus that creates ‘the infected’.

Joel also shot a Firefly doctor in the head when rescuing Ellie from the operating table, which turned out to be Abby’s father.

This led Abby to hunt down Joel in series two to kill him for his actions against the Fireflies, promising that his demise would not be quick. In harrowing scenes, Abby shot Joel in the leg before hitting him multiple times. His last breath came in front of Ellie, who was screaming on the floor while being pinned down by one of the Fireflies.

Pascal knew that this day would come, as the creators were eager to adapt the TV series from the crucial events played out in the Last of Us videogames. He shared, “It was just a matter of how and when. “

Reflecting on filming his final scene, the actor said that he was “always sidestepping” how he felt about his time on the show coming to an end.