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Liam Payne’s friend Roger Nores has made the bombshell claim that the One Direction star was “happy” and “perfectly balanced” an hour before his tragic death.

The chart-topping star fell to his death at the age of 31 from a third floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in October, and is widely reported to have been in a frenzied state. Businessman Roger, who is himself from Argentina, formed a friendship with Liam in 2020 after they met at an event hosted by Vogue in London – and he was with the star on the day he died.

It has previously been reported that Roger was with the singer soon before his fateful fall – and now Roger has claimed Liam was in “good spirits” the last time he saw him. Roger previously faced accusations of “abandonment” following Liam’s death – an accusation he has denied – and he has not been charged with abandonment.

While reports have suggested Liam was drunk and disorderly soon before he fell from his hotel balcony – and one hotel employee called emergency services before the star’s death – Roger has suggested this is an incorrect depiction of the singer. Sharing his version of events, he claims Liam was happily engaging with other hotel guests soon before his death.

In a new TMZ documentary, Roger says: “I’m a very good friend of Liam, and I was with him the day that he passed away. He was in in good spirits. He was like talking to 10 or 15 Americans that were here for a wedding. And so he was talking to them, and he was joking around.”

Revealing when he last saw the star, he claims: “I left like at 4:05, or so, and he was in good spirits. He was perfectly balanced, like talking to everybody, having fun, laughing, so nothing out of the ordinary and that’s when I said, ‘Okay, bye’.”

TMZ’s Harvey Levin then asks the businessman: “So you left him about an hour before he fell off that balcony. And you say, he seemed fine?” To which Roger states: “Yeah, well, he seemed he seemed playful and happy.”

He also claims he did not abandon his late friend, telling the documentary cameras: “I went to a hotel three times to check on him. During that morning, he seemed tipsy, but nothing out of the ordinary.” The Mirror has contacted Liam’s representative for comment. The full documentary, titled TMZ Investigates: Liam Payne: Who’s to Blame?, is due to air in the USA on Monday night at 8 PM ET on FOX.

The music world was devastated when news broke that Liam had died on 16 October. His devastated family shares a heartbreaking statement which read: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time”

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As Fearne Cotton announces her shock break up with husband of 10 years Jesse Wood, the mum-of-two previously admitted her sex life had suffered.

Fearne and Jesse met in 2011 while partying in Ibiza, with the couple going on to marry in 2014, sharing two children along the way. Jesse, who also has two children Arthur, 21, and Lola, 18, from his first marriage, is dad to Fearne’s kids, Rex, 11, and eight-year-old daughter Honey.

They announced they were calling time on their relationship, with Fearne sharing a heartbreaking message on Instagram, writing: “It is with a heavy heart that I let you all know that Jesse and I are ending our marriage. Our priority has been and always will be our children. We please ask that you respect the privacy of our family at this time.”

But although the news came as a shock, Fearne has been open in the past about the reality of marriage and caring for a young family. She previously revealed the pandemic played a part in them losing touch intimately.

Speaking to Alan Carr in 2021 on his Life’s A Beach podcast, Fearned admitted: “Sexy time hasn’t happened for so long in terms of me going anywhere. I think for me and my husband, booking into the local Travelodge would make us feel sexy at the moment.”

She said explained: “We have had no time alone because of the ridiculous pandemic but before all this craziness, Paris was our go-to. Not every weekend, maybe once a year. But it felt well special because it’s so chic and beautiful. It just has an air of something gorgeous, doesn’t it? I love it there.”

Fearne’s frank admission came two years after the couple had a screaming row in a park in 2019. The lengthy spat went on for two hours, with Fearne saying she and Jesse were left wondering “where the love had gone”, confessing they were worried it may not return.

Writing in Red Magazine, she recalled: “One blustery and grey day, this culminated in a screaming match in our local park, which lasted about two hours until we both broke and cried. Luckily, my husband is the most emotionally literate person, so we can be completely vulnerable in front of one another. In the midst of this gargantuan row, I think we both wondered where the love had gone and worried that it might not come back.”

Fearne often commented on their relationship in her column, telling her fans: “Love takes hard work – and no one wants to hear that.”

She continued: “This year, Jesse and I hit a rough patch – he was away, touring relentlessly, [with his band, Reef]. I was trying to keep my own career going while looking after our kids and we were both desperately clinging on to our marriage.”

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With just 11 days left until Christmas, shoppers are being encouraged to avoid the last-minute rush and get their presents sorted. And if you’re shopping for a skincare enthusiast, I might have the perfect gift suggestion for you.

The Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Skincare Holiday Gift Set, valued at £151 and featuring four top products from the anti-ageing line, is now available to buy for £66.50 from Debenhams, instead of its usual price of £95.

Coming in a gorgeous gift box, customers can get a full-size 50ml bottle of the renowned Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex (usually priced at £89 on its own), a deluxe size Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée, a travel size Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme Moisturiser and a travel size Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme.

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According to Debenhams, the range is designed to ‘significantly reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles’ and ‘reignite your radiance’. Customers have hailed Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair serum as “a holy grail” that leaves skin feeling “silky”.

This hero hydrating serum, which contains the brand’s unique tri-peptide blend, provides up to 72-hour hydration and visibly softens, smooths and plumps the skin. It also works to restore the skin barrier and diminish multiple signs of ageing during sleep.

Facialist Donna Bartoli is a devout fan of the serum, and explained that she has been using it for three decades. She says: “This formula has just got better and better. This is definitely one of the reasons why I always wake up looking renewed and radiant,” reports the Express.

Meanwhile the Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée is touted as a balancing facial cleanser that lets consumers wipe away makeup and impurities without damaging their skin’s moisture barrier.

For those keen on skincare, Revitalizing Supreme+ Creme Moisturiser is designed to enhance firmness and elasticity, offering a more lifted appearance. A user with oily skin praised its gel-like texture, sharing: “It’s more of a gel consistency which I find is better for oily skin. It’s feels like you are giving your skin a glass of water, it’s so hydrating and great for under double wear foundation.”

Nevertheless, others were not quite convinced, finding the product “too greasy”, and another customer criticised the scent, remarking: “Not a fan of the scent, not impressed.”

Also included in the kit is Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme, designed to smooth away fine lines, reduce wrinkles and decrease under-eye puffiness.

For those quick off the mark, there’s currently a 30% saving on this bundle, allowing shopping to snap it up for £66.50 – making the cost of each item in the set about £16.

Another brand to consider for anti-ageing is Lancôme, and shoppers can currently pick up the Lancôme Renergie Cream 50ml Gift Set for £72.80 instead of its usual £91 – but it’s worth over £137 in total.

And for an extra-special treat, the EviDens de Beaute Special Mask (£200) is perfect for those looking to brighten their complexion – its Triple Collagen and lifting and purifying agents work to revitalise dull and tired skin.

Nick Knowles looked to be in serious pain as he left hospital on crutches this morning.

The 62-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star had to pull out of one of the live shows in October after badly injuring his knee during rehearsals. But he was pictured struggling to walk with pins up his left leg and on his left arm.

His injury was so bad that the DIY SOS presenter had to undergo surgery and has since shared it could take around nine months for him to recover.

Disaster is said to have struck during a dress rehearsal with pro partner Luba Mushtuk, which reportedly saw the star do a jump and take a bad landing. It came just weeks after the TV host hurt his shoulder and arm whilst changing a car tyre.

Nick is being supported by his 34-year-old fiancée Katie Dadzie, who runs a lingerie company. The pair shared a kiss as Nick hobbled to Katie’s 4×4 so she could give him a lift home following his recent operation.

They got engaged in 2023 after meeting through their children and hope to marry next year. And Nick is determined to recover and be able to dance at their wedding. He shared: “We’ve booked our wedding for next summer and the plan is for us to be able to do a first dance. It won’t be a full Strictly routine but I’m determined to have a special dance with Katie.”

The TV veteran praised his “amazing” Katie for taking him to his hospital appointments and even “putting his trousers on” as he can’t do that himself at the moment. That’s perhaps why he was spotted in shorts despite it being a cold winter day.

Due to his injury, it’s thought that if Nick is watching the Strictly final tonight he’ll be doing it from the comfort of his sofa rather than as part of the live audience in the studio.

Nick was forced to pull out of the competition in early October after picking up a second dancing injury. Confirming the news to the Mirror at the time, a Strictly spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, Nick Knowles sustained an injury during rehearsals and as a result, will not dance this weekend.”

Clarifying the rules regarding Nick’s situation, they added: “As per the rules of the competition, Nick and Luba will receive a bye through to next week when he is hopefully able to dance again. Everyone at Strictly Come Dancing wishes Nick a speedy recovery.”

Speaking on Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two, Nick confirmed his injury was worse than first thought and said: “During our rehearsal today… Unfortunately I damaged my knee and it’s quite painful. So the physios have decided I need to go for a MRI (scan).”

Nick and Luba left the competition following a dance off against Shayne and Nancy during the third Results Show of the series. With three votes in favour of Shayne and Nancy, they won the majority vote meaning that Nick and Luba would be leaving the competition.

Asked about his time on the show afterwards, Nick said: “I’ve really, really been surprised by how much I’ve loved doing it and by two things that happen. One is how much you care each week, and the other is how much you don’t want to let down your partner. The only reason I could do this is simply because of Luba’s changes, she’s been amazing.”

He added: “Luba’s been amazing and just been so fabulous every day. And I should say thank you also to all the background staff, the physios, all the people that have actually got me through this week, and to all of my fellow competitors who have been absolutely astounding, beautiful people. There are some amazing dancers up there, and I will love watching the rest of the series.”

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Strictly Come Dancing fans are waiting in anticipation for the Glitterball champion to be crowned tonight, Saturday, December 12. But you don’t have to wait another year to get your Strictly fix as the show’s Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour can fill that ballroom shaped void from as soon as January 17, finishing on February 9, 2025.

Tickets for the glitter-filled live show, which start at £41.45, are now on sale, and will see the judges – Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood – return as well as former professional dancer Janette Manrara who will host, the same as previous years.

Also back with a bang for the live shows will be a selection of this year’s celebrities, with Jamie Borthwick, Wynne Evans, Tasha Ghouri, JB Gill, Montell Douglas, Sarah Hadland and Shayne Ward shimmying their way back onto the dancefloor.

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While it has not yet been revealed which pro dancers will be returning to the stage alongside the celebrities, if the last few years are anything to go by, it’ll certainly be a treat.

With two shows occurring on most days, Strictly fans have 34 dates to choose from. The 2025 tour opens at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Friday, January 17 with five shows over the next three days before the celebs – complete with glitz, glamour and, of course sequins – will make their way to some of the UK’s biggest entertainment venues. Locations include Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and London.

With tickets starting at £41.45, it seems all venues still have tickets available – although we expect they’ll sell out relatively fast. Get them from Ticketmaster here.

Speaking about their participation in the Strictly Live Tour, JB Gill – who made it to the final of the 2024 series – said: “I’ve loved dancing on Strictly, so I’m thrilled to be going on the live tour. It’ll be fun being back at some of the venues I’ve played with JLS and I can’t wait for all the fans of the show to come out and see us dance for them live! It’s going to be amazing!”

Fellow finalist Tasha Ghouri added: “I can’t believe I’m going to be performing in arenas – it’s a real pinch me moment and an amazing way to continue this journey, I’ve loved it so much. I’m so happy that all the shows on the tour are going to be BSL signed. It’s really important to me that everyone feels represented and included and I hope everyone, including the amazing people who have supported me from the deaf community, come along and watch. It’s going to be incredible!”

Just like in the Strictly Ballroom on Saturday night’s this Live Tour will come complete with performances and the judges pinpointing every wrong – or right – foot. In addition, you can expect jaw-dropping group dances and a showstopping finale.

Previously, over on our sister site Birmingham Live, Jacob Davies took his mum – a Strictly fan – to see the show and said of the evening: “The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is just so relentlessly entertaining, it’s impossible not to have fun watching it. The special effects, pyrotechnics and performances are all spectacular, the judges interactions are hilarious and for two hours you feel fully immersed in the BBC show to such an extent that by the time you leave, you will be wondering why the world isn’t as glittery, glamorous and positive as television suggests it should be.”

He added: “If you need a splash of feel good and a taste of showbiz to kickstart your [year], the Strictly tour is well worth your time.”

Another writer, Jessica Battison, felt that a “small number of the celebrities’ routines felt like they weren’t quite big enough to fill such a huge space” – although with group numbers and extra pro-dancers in the mix, it “helped the majority to really wow us”.

For fans of pro Strictly dancer Nikita Kuzmin specifically, dates for his first solo show are available from March 8, 2025. See availability here.

If you’ve got the live dancing bug after the Strictly tour, or fancy something a little different, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance tickets are live here on Ticketmaster with dates in Sheffield, Brighton and Dublin.

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There has been a major update in the police investigation into a man who was accused of blackmailing TV host Alison Hammond, it has been claimed.

In March 2023, a man was arrested after the This Morning presenter sat down with West Midlands Police claiming that he had threatened to “ruin” her career unless she handed over thousands. Due to legal reasons, the alleged blackmailer could not be named at the time.

However, it has now been revealed that the man in question was Alison’s ex Ben Hawkins, whom she dated for 10 months from May 2022. He always denied the allegation and after 18 months, the police force announced they dropped the case due to a lack of evidence.

Hawkins described the past 18 months as “a nightmare” as he revealed he suffered from anxiety, depression and had “some very dark” thoughts as the police carried their probe out. He told The Sun: “It’s been a nightmare. I was arrested and spent a night in custody and I have been under suspicion for 18 months.

“The police took my passport, they closed my bank account and took some of my possessions. I already had anxiety and depression, but this whole thing has made it worse. I’ve experienced some very dark, suicidal thoughts but have managed to get through it with the help of my parents.

“I’m just trying to get my life back on track.” He added: “The whole process dragged on, I was on police bail for nine months and it took 18 months for them to drop the case.” The newspaper was told by the police force that it carried out “a thorough investigation” and submitted files to the Crown Prosecution Service, which determined there will be no further action.

According to The Sun, Hawkins, who met the TV host when his dad helped clear the star’s garden, lives with his parents in Redditch, Worcestershire. The pair split in February 2023 and Alison then met Russian model and masseur David Putman, 27, who she is dating now.

Alison remained incredibly coy about her relationship with David until earlier this month, when she finally addressed the age gap.

Opening about their romance, she said she pays no attention to their ages as they balance each other out perfectly. “I can see how, on paper, you’d notice the age difference. But honestly, when we see the word ‘toyboy’ written about us, it bears no relation to what we have at all. Yes, I’m 22 years older than he is, but if you saw us together, you’d understand. People have said to me: ‘We get it now’.”

She added to Good Housekeeping: “He’s so mature and sensible, and I’m so not. And the things he says to me… they’re just so lovely.”

The Mirror has contacted West Midlands Police and Alison Hammond’s representative for comment.

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