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The Harry Potter star and Stranger Things actor were once an item, and fans are still only just finding out.

Harry Potter enthusiasts are just realising that Bonnie Wright, who portrayed Ginny Weasley in the magical film series, was previously engaged to a well-known Stranger Things actor.

Bonnie, 34, held the beloved role for a decade, making her screen debut in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2001 and staying with the franchise through to its conclusion with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in 2011.

The actress, who has also featured in independent productions such as Before I Sleep, The Sea and After the Dark, tied the knot with her long-term partner Andrew Lococo in 2022. The couple also celebrated the arrival of their first child together, a son, in September 2023.

Nevertheless, numerous fans have been astonished to learn that Bonnie was formerly engaged to Jamie Campbell Bower, who portrays the antagonist Vecna in Netflix’s Stranger Things.

The duo began dating after crossing paths on the set of 2010’s The Deathly Hallows Part 1, where Jamie took on the role of a young Gellert Grindelwald.

He subsequently returned to the character in 2018, featuring in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, reports the Express.

Months following Jamie and Bonnie’s initial meeting during production, speculation about their engagement began circulating, with the couple confirming the news in April of the subsequent year.

Jamie revealed to the Daily at the time: “I am engaged. I’m very happy. It’s a wonderful, wonderful time.”

Nevertheless, the couple parted ways the following year in June 2012, with Jamie subsequently linked romantically to Emily in Paris star Lily Collins on and off until 2018. Recently, it’s been reported that he’s romantically linked with YouTuber Elena Taber as of April 2025.

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Fans have taken to social media, expressing their astonishment at the intersection of Stranger Things and Harry Potter worlds, with many just discovering that Bonnie and Jamie were once engaged.

“Learning that Ginny dated Vecna was not in my 2025 to do list,” one fan joked, while another exclaimed: “BRUH Venca with Ginny.”

“Vecna and Ginny dated???” another fan questioned in disbelief.

This revelation comes as more cast members are announced for HBO’s forthcoming television adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter book series, along with new audiobooks.

Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen, Keira Knightley and Riz Ahmed are the latest stars to join the magical franchise.

Race Across The World star Freddy Brazier is set to become a first-time dad at 20-years-old and the excited dad-to-be has shared a sweet tribute to his ‘baby mother’ on TikTok

Freddy Brazier has finally confirmed he is expecting to become a dad as he made a baby announcement on TikTok before showing off his ‘baby mamma’ in the wholesome post.

It emerged last month that the model, 20, is preparing to welcome his first child with his ex-girlfriend. On Friday, Freddy took to Instagram to share his excitement about becoming a first-time dad.

Sharing a snap of the scenery in London’s Canary Wharf, he added the caption: “I’m actually a DILF to be!!” He then filmed a short clip of himself walking across a bridge and quipped: “I am actually a DILF to be.”

In the rather unusual way of announcing a baby, Freddy used the slang word DILF, which stands for ‘Dad I’d Like to F***’.

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Now in another video shared on his TikTok account, the former Race Across The World star has gone into even more detail ahead of his fatherhood journey as he shared a number of wholesome photos of all of the most important people in his life, including his famous dad Jeff Brazier and his Freddy’s girlfriend who is set to give birth to their baby.

The heartfelt video saw Freddy honour of all the ‘riches’ in his life as he penned: “My Riches, my happiness, and my reasons to keep on growing.” In the video, Freddy shared photos of his beloved dog Paolo, “my beautiful baby mother to be”, while also dedicating a spot for food as he shared that his love of food keeps him going.

Freddy went on to share another picture of his girlfriend with his beloved pet pooch as he captioned it “my little family so far.” The reality TV star also dedicated a spot to his “amazing father” Jeff who is said to be helping him navigate becoming a first-time dad.

In another video, Freddy shared several pictures of his beloved pet pooch alongside the caption: “Can’t wait to be a Dad. To love my child like I love dogs, dogs are my everything without Pablo I don’t know where I’d be.

“I bought him at a very low point in my life and I’ve been working on myself since I heard I’m going to be a father. I can’t wait for this chapter to start, fatherhood is going to be beautiful.”

It comes after Jeff was said to have wanted to help Freddy in any way he can after reconnecting with each other.

Their relationship became strained when Freddy, who is Jeff and the late Jade Goody’s youngest son, went to live with his maternal grandmother Jackiey Budden. Freddy claimed she got him “hooked on drugs” when he was just 12-years-old, with Jeff turning to legal support to stop them from seeing each other.

In recent weeks, the father and son appeared to be back on track, and the baby news is said to have played a key role.

It comes after Bobby Brazier shared his feelings about becoming an uncle as his younger brother, Freddy, prepares to become a father. The 22-year-old actor has revealed he is “excited” by the news that his sibling is to become a dad.

Bobby, who has played Freddie Slater in EastEnders since 2022, is the eldest son of TV star Jeff, 46, and late reality star Jade. And it’s clear that all the Braziers cannot wait to welcome a new addition to their family.

Soon-to-be granddad Jeff has already spoken out about the way he hopes to support his youngest son.

Opening up to The Sun, Bobby said: “My dad broke the news to me about Freddy. I didn’t know what to believe to begin with. I’m looking forward to becoming an uncle – a funcle. We are excited.”

Bobby went on to explain that the baby will bring the family together closer than ever before. He gushed: “It’s going to be a team effort. Undoubtedly it will bring us together. My dad is uber supportive and I’m hoping I can take some of that and raise the baby together.”

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Strictly Come Dancing Craig Revel Horwood has revealed his home almost burned down and thanked the fire crew that came to his recue and saved his property from destruction

Craig Revel Horwood has revealed his house almost burned down – and has thanked a firefighting team for saving his property. The 60-year-old TV star reportedly lives in a countryside property between Peterborough and Rutland Water.

But his home almost went up in smoke – and was saved by the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue team. Taking to social media over the weekend, the Strictly Come Dancing star revealed he had a close brush with disaster.

Posing alongside brave firefighting first responders and a fully laden fire truck, Craig revealed that he owed a debt to the people he was photographed with. With a dazzling smile, the BBC star shared his gratitude as firemen flanked him on either side.

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He wrote alongside the snap: “Nice to catch up with the chaps that saved my house from burning down!” He also tagged the Northamptonshire fire team in the snap.

Back in 2023 it was revealed that Craig and his partner Jonathan Myring had sold their Hampshire manor for £2.75million in order to move closer to Jonathan’s family near Peterborough.

Craig spoke to Peterborough Matters in January 2022 about getting used to his new neighbourhood. He said: “I moved in October [2021] so quite recently, but it’s been a great sort of village vibe – I have not had that before.

“In London you are ignored and in Hampshire where I lived in a country property, I had a mile-long drive and I had no neighbours so it’s nice to be back in the community.

“Everyone is lovely – there’s actually a pub and a shop that I can walk to, it’s absolutely great. People love to chat and interact, it feels welcoming and amazing.”

Craig had previously revealed his home took a “torturous” amount of time to renovate. He told Best Magazine: “The new place needs a lot of renovation, but I’m looking forward to that, because it’s mine and my fiancé Jonathan’s first home together.

“It’s our pet project, once we have time to focus on it! It’s got a pool, like my old place (a must, for parties!) but this time, we’re going for more earthen tones. My home for seven years was quite minimalist, and stark – I lived amidst a lot of white and glitter! We’re warming this one up and making it a more of a home than a show house.”

Craig will soon be back on screens on the BBC’s Strictly. He will appear on the show for the 23rd season in a row.

He previously warned he would quit the series once he turned 60 as he hoped to wind down his busy working life. But he later performed a U turn and explained he was enjoying his time on the show too much.

Appearing on Good Morning Britain with Charlotte Hawkins and Adil Ray last year, Craig was asked: “You’re the longest serving judge on there now. I think I heard you say you never want to leave, you want to stay there?”

He replied: “I do want to stay. It’s the best Saturday ever, I love it. I get a front row seat to the best show ever. For me it’s irreplaceable.”

Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones opens up about the fallout from some of her biggest headline-making moments on the series, including so-called kiss-gate with Seann Walsh

Katya Jones became embroiled in one of the most talked-about scandals in Strictly Come Dancing’s history when she was photographed during a night out with her celebrity partner Seann Walsh. Katya and Seann were teamed up in 2018, but their time on the dancefloor was eclipsed by talk of the ‘Strictly curse’ when they were snapped sharing a kiss outside a London pub.

The incident led to the end of the comedian’s relationship to actress Rebecca Humphries, whose credits include The Crown and Friday Night Dinner. At the time, Katya was married to fellow Strictly pro Neil Jones but they separated the following year. Now, in an exclusive chat with OK!, Russian-born Katya reveals a piece of memorable advice her mum delivered to her at one of her lowest moments.

While she’s usually able to separate her “public life” from what happens in her “real life”, Katya admitted that at one time she struggled with the intense attention.

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“I remember, about a year after the first big scandal, I read some silly online comments and had a breakdown in my car,” she recalls. “I FaceTimed my mum, who was in a gym class and I couldn’t get my words out.

“I was probably looking for sympathy and soft words but my mum knows me so well. She said, ‘Stop crying! Do you think everybody’s going to be nice to you? No. So wipe your tears and go and crack on with your job. You’re good at it and you signed up to it.’ It wasn’t what I was expecting, but it worked. What I needed in that moment was a kick up the a**e from my mum!”.

Katya, who also became embroiled in last year’s drama about the on-and-off-screen conduct of her partner Wynne Evans, said she’s had to work on herself over the last five or so years, and is in a very happy place today.

Despite some of the trickier moments, she also revealed she made a promise to herself when she joined Strictly – and credits it with helping her reach her 10-year Strictly anniversary this year.

“When I joined, I told myself I must stay true to myself,” she shares. “Pretending to be someone else is hard work and I didn’t need that on top of such an intense job. I’d like to say I’ve remained myself, on and off the show. That’s what has allowed me to do it for 10 years.”

She also revealed she wouldn’t “change a thing” about her experience, adding: “It’s all shaped me into the person I am today,” she says, before adding with a devilish laugh, “and there are a lot of fun stories for dinner parties!”

TV presenter Davina McCall has opened up about the darkest days of her brain tumour diagnosis before she thankfully got the all clear in April of this year

Davina McCall has revealed that The Masked Singer played a huge role in getting her through one of the darkest times of her life as she fought a brain tumour diagnosis last year.

The much-loved TV presenter was diagnosed with a rare colloid cyst in her brain in November 2024, following a routine health check. The incredibly rare cyst, which affects only a handful of people worldwide, was thankfully discovered before it could cause serious complications.

After reluctantly going to for the health check, Davina subsequently underwent surgery to have it removed and has since confirmed that follow-up scans show the cyst is not returning. In April, the former Big Brother presenter confirmed her “final MRI” had shown a colloid cyst is “not coming back”.

Since then, Davina has continued to open up about how the terrifying diagnosis has given her a new lease of life while also detailing the darkest moments she endured throughout her diagnosis as she admitted that she didn’t know when her life was going to end.

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Speaking about her incredibly difficult yet life-changing year at the National Television Awards on Wednesday, Davina said that one element of The Masked Singer ‘kept her going’ throughout her darkest moments.

“You know what? Being apart of The Masked Singer during that time actually healed a huge part of me I think. You see, they gave me singing lessons. I always thought I could sing and wanted to be really good at it, so when I was diagnosed, I took lessons,” Davina explained.

“Singing really kept me going, and it was almost like a certain type of therapy for me. It was wonderful and I’m very grateful for those lessons,” she added.

It comes after Davina admitted she ‘didn’t think she’d be here’ as she opened up about her difficult year. The beloved presenter’s life completely changed last year when she underwent surgery to have a benign brain tumour removed, an ordeal that’s got her thinking about what comes next in life.

Weeks before her surgery, Davina was in tears as she accepted the Special Recognition Award at the 2024 National Television Awards. She told the audience at the time: “This means so much I can’t even begin to tell you…”

And this week, Davina was back at the annual event, healthier than ever and took to the winners’ room to reveal the backstory behind her tears the year before.

Reflecting on her journey, she said: “Last year, I knew I had a brain tumour and I knew I was being operated on six weeks later and I picked up the award, which meant so much to me.”

The star was speaking through tears as she continued: “Everybody else knew why it meant so much to me. It just meant the world to me because I wasn’t sure where I was going to be six weeks later. You know, what my life would look like.”

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A former Love Island star has admitted the influencer work after the show has dried up and he has returned to his day job as his influencer lifestyle was no longer paying the bills

A Love Island alum has revealed the reason behind his decision to steer clear of the limelight. While many stars of the popular dating show turn to an influencer lifestyle, the man known as Messy Mitch has returned to his day job following a stint on the show.

Mitchel Taylor from the 2023 series also bagged himself a spot in the All Stars spin-off of the show. However, he has now returned to his pre-show normality – and insists that is not a bad thing.

The 27-year-old took to Instagram to reveal how his showbiz lifestyle was over and he was back in the swing of a regular nine-to-five job. Insisting the influencer lifestyle was no longer paying the bills, Mitch – who was best known for his chaotic ways in the lavish villa – has returned to his role as a gas engineer.

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He said on social media: “Guys, if you’re not nearly 30 like gorgeous Messy Mitch, and you’re still trying to survive off Love Island money, not locking into other ventures, then yes, you’re stupid.

“You gotta do Love Island and you gotta do your day job, because money keeps sexy girlfriends and buys houses.”

His jokey confession came after his had updated his Snapchat fans on his latest move. “Yes guys listen giving you an update on my life and to be honest with you, I’ve just not posted on Snapchat at all since,” he said.

“I didn’t have a 9-5 for two years because I was, like, old rock star famous cool guy. Now I’m poor, so I’ve got to work.”

But he said that having a job “isn’t a bad thing” as he jovially spoke to followers. And he also ruled out a return to the cast of Love Island, revealing he is in a relationship.

Mitch confessed he is currently dating TikTok’s Hayley Griffin. He went on: “And I can’t go on a dating show because I’m in love with a girl. But it’s not that, guys, it’s just like I’ve been working loads.”

After earning the title Messy Mitch for his constant partner switching, he gave the villa another go in Love Island: All Stars in 2024. However, the experiment was short-lived.

On day 16, Mitch got the boot after clashing with Liberty Poole. It once again confirmed his reputation as one of the franchise’s most unpredictable Islanders.

But now he has turned his focus away from the spotlight and is enjoying life off camera. Mitch and Hayley have been dating for over a year after they went public with their link-up in July 2024.

Hayley previously joked about keeping her man off reality TV for good, saying in a viral video: “Me taking Mitch on as a boyfriend so no one has to watch him on Love Island again.”