Joe McElderry, the former X Factor champion, responded to abuse on social media with a perfect response.
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Joe McElderry hit back at trolls(Image: Getty Images)
Former X Factor winner Joe McElderry put online bullies firmly in their place as he clapped back at weight jibes. The singer took to social media to slam those who said he was piling on the weight.
And in a photo upload, Joe, 34, proved they don’t know what they ware talking about. Not prepared to let the hurtful comments slide, Joe shared a topless snap on his Instagram to prove the trolls wrong.
He revealed that an online user had targeted him because of how he looked, “like a house end.” In Joe’s native north-eastern dialect, the term is used to describe a heavier person.
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He wrote, “Wake up this morning to a comment that, for those not from the North, basically refers to me as fat.” Social media is crazy, isn’t it, to be honest? What can people say about other people, in their minds?
Joe continued by joking that he “did what any self-respecting person would do… threw on my sparkly sequin pants, said “f the haters,” and left the tour, which was reportedly sold out.
He later acknowledged that, in spite of his impressive physique, “we’ve normalized saying horrible things and doing horrible things to each other; it’s not normal to behave that way!” Therefore, this serves as a reminder to “never let the keyboard warriors get you down.”
His followers overwhelmingly endorsed his statements. Hayley Soraya, an actress, once praised his post, saying, “They obviously don’t know how to spell FIT.
Another once said, “Love attracts love for love, and love attracts love for love for love.” Congratulations on your self-assurance, so don’t get offended by negative comments. Keep your faith, Joe, because your sold-out performances and support from your supporters “show the truth”!
Joe, who was crowned the winner of the ITV talent show in 2009 – beating Olly Murs to the title – recently revealed to the Mirror the surprise moment a goldfish was thrown at him during a festival performance. He explained how he initially thought it was a football.
He said, “Years ago, I was playing a concert in Ireland,” in reference to the bizarre incident. And since it was a large outdoor festival, I thought someone might have thrown a football, or something, at the stage because this huge football-looking object flew over and landed right next to me on the other side of the stage.
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Someone actually chose to throw a goldfish in a bag at the stage after it had been won. And the stage was merely a goldfish in a bag.
The unfortunate thing did survive. However, I believe that some security personnel attempted to care for it when they returned it.
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According to a source, the two A-listers are both looking for a “non-committal” relationship at the moment, which is “the most talked-about new power couple on Showbiz” are a great match.
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Sophie and Chris have ‘shared experiences’ says pr expert Lynn Carratt(Image: WWD via Getty Images)
According to a source, neither actress Sophie Turner nor Coldplay frontman Chris Martin are currently looking for a “serious” commitment.
“Sophie was a party girl before her relationship with Joe Jonas”, the source close to the X Man star, 29, told the Mirror. “And Chris could actually be the perfect guy for her right now, as both are at a point in their lives where they’re looking for something fun and non-committal.”
Both stars have moved on from recent high-profile splits, it would seem. Sophie is thought to have split from her aristocrat boyfriend, Peregrine ‘Perry’ Pearson – heir to the Cowdray estate in West Sussex – in September, while Coldplay frontman Chris, 48, called it a day with long-term girlfriend, actress Dakota Johnson, 35, back in June after eight years.
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Sophie was previously married to singer Jonas until their messy divorce, following a bitter custody battle, in 2023, relocating with the former couple’s two daughters, Willa and Delphine, to England after growing disillusioned with life in the States.
In addition to his regular time in his home country, Martin has spent a lot of time there recently, most recently spending much of the summer in London, playing numerous shows on Coldplay’s ongoing Music of the Spheres tour.
After her divorce, Sophie was completely fed up with America and all the bull*** there. According to our source, “she really had a downer on LA and politics there.” “Chris no longer has any full-time ties to keep him constantly in LA,” he said.
It was first revealed that Sophie and Chris – also a father-of-two, sharing Apple Martin, 21, and Moses, 19, from his marriage to actress Gwyneth Paltrow, were dating last week, the new couple thought to have gone on a ‘secret date’ just a week after mother-of-two Sophie became single.
Given their “shared life experiences,” PR expert Lynn Carratt claims there are plenty of reasons for the new power couple to survive.
They already share a common ground, they claim. They have both previously been a part of a well-known Hollywood couple, she told the Mirror, and they are both creative.
They both understand one another on a similar level of fame, according to the statement. I also have a suspicion that Sophie and Chris will want this to be a low-drarama relationship, and that they will quietly pursue it and follow their heartstrings, as Chris did with Dakota. Where possible, he has never really been a fan of the spotlight.
A video from 2020, which features Sophie Turner as a Coldplay superfan, is resurrected amid the intense interest in the new couple and her now-ex-husband’s surprise show, Cup of Joe.
Meanwhile, Martin’s successful tour with Coldplay continues, while Turner’s career continues on an equally successful trajectory, including a lead role as Lara Croft in a new Tomb Raider film, due out next year.
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Rumours of Sophie’s split from her last partner, Peregrine, 30, emerged after it was revealed at the end of August that she had joined celebrity dating app, Raya. But it’s believed they called it quits for good at a high-society wedding in late September.
To celebrate their anniversary, Carol McGiffin and her husband, Mark Cassidy, have a carousel of extraordinary images of their lives, including topless photos of Mark and date nights.
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While Carol, 65, usually keeps her marriage relatively private, she shared her ‘favourite photos’(Image: the_mcgiff/Instagram)
Loose Women star Carol McGiffin has given fans a glimpse into her marriage. The broadcaster shared snaps of her husband, Mark Cassidy, 43, as she celebrated her toyboy. While Carol, 65, usually keeps her marriage relatively private, she shared her ‘favourite photos’ of them over the past year. One snap included them drinking white wine in Saint Tropez, while another poked fun at Mark’s sleeping position.
I don’t typically gush about my other half on here, Carol sweetly wrote in the caption. However, because we’ve been separated for a while and we’re reunited tonight (hence the cheeze on toast music choice), I’m going to today! In light of this, here are some of my favorite images of him/us from this year.
No artificial intelligence, filter, or other fakery was employed on picture 7! With perseverance and some discipline, it all came together! She also surprised her followers by posting the caption “Yep. My husband is that, “.
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The couple met back in 2008 at the Loose Women wrap party when Mark was 26 and Carol was 48. 10 years later, they decided to marry in secret in Bangkok, Thailand.
Carol previously addressed her relationship, saying that despite their 22-year separation occasionally “bother” her, they are content and have consistently outsmarted.
It’s nice to be able to prove everyone wrong, she said to Woman’s Own Magazine. “Initially, the papers were saying, Give it five minutes.” However, it is not about that; it is not about anyone else. We are still present.
One person said, “Awwwww! Fans were thrilled to see more of Carol and Mark’s relationship!” Love Mark’s unusual and unexpected GUSH, his 6-pack is impressive, and these photos are stunning. One person remarked, “Love ya both, and Happy Birthdays to you both, and it seems like you live the dream.”
After Carol left the renowned panel in 2023, other fans took advantage of the opportunity to express how much they had missed seeing her on Loose Women.
She first appeared on the show from 2000 until her first departure in 2013, and then again from 2018 until 2023. Since leaving, Carol hasn’t held back in her criticism of ITV ’s daytime lineup, branding shows like Loose Women, This Morning, and Good Morning Britain as “rubbish” and out of touch with audiences.
Speaking on Dan Wootton ’s Outspoken podcast in the summer, the former Loose Women regular slammed ITV for reportedly trying to win back viewers by bringing in influencers.
They can say, “People don’t watch TV anymore, they go online for news or entertainment or anything, or streaming services,” she said. “Maybe it’s just because it’s rubbish and they’re justn’t very good at it any more.” That is not what they think.
She also criticized ITV’s theory that influencers would draw younger viewers, saying, “It’s ridiculous that ITV thinks, “If we get all these young influencers on, everyone will start watching daytime TV.”
Three months after her breakup with Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau finally reconciled, as the pair celebrated her birthday in style.
In her most recent romantic relationship, Katy Perry doesn’t seem to be blowing Hot N Cold. The pop star is attempting to negotiate with Justin Trudeau, the former Canadian Prime Minister, after she split from Orlando Bloom, the Hollywood star.
The pair had a romantic meal in Paris as they celebrated Katy’s 41st birthday. They were seen arriving at the Crazy Horse Paris event in style. At the renowned venue, both of them donned fashionable attire and made heads turn. Kate looked stunning in a priceless red gown that perfectly matched her figure.
In all-black attire, Justin looked like his usual suave self. For the occasion, he paired a two-piece suit with a black t-shirt. As Justin watched and grinned for the cameras, Kate was also spotted accepting roses from a fan. They quickly entered a waiting car as they made their way out of the renowned venue.
A glamorous evening of festivities was attended by friends and guests. Three months after Katy split from Orlando, the pair started dating again.
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The Apprentice 2023 winner Marnie Swindells opens up candidly about business, heartbreak and her dreams for the future since Sir Alan Sugar backed her boxing gym dream..
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Boxing brand owner Marnie opens up on the highs and lows of life since winning The Apprentice
It’s been two years since Marnie Swindells won The Apprentice 2023, securing Lord Sugar’s backing and a £250,000 investment to grow her boxing gym brand, Bronx. Since then, the former barrister turned entrepreneur has faced the highs of TV success and business growth, as well as some deeply personal lows.
Here, Marnie sits down with the Mirror to reflect on her journey, how she survived an incredibly tough year, and why she’s dreaming of a villa in Greece…
Hi Marnie! Two years on from your Apprentice win, how do you look back at that moment now? It feels surreal, actually. Winning was something I’d worked towards for such a long time, and when it happened, life felt like it was finally falling into place. I came away with Lord Sugar as my business partner, £250,000 for my gym, and the belief that I could take on anything. But if I’m honest, life after the show wasn’t as smooth as it might have looked from the outside.
What do you mean by that? You win the show and you feel invincible—but for me, everything came crashing down at the same time. I went through the breakdown of an 11-year relationship in which I was engaged. That was devastating. Suddenly I was facing life and business on my own, and it was incredibly tough. And that was all happening while you were trying to launch Bronx? Yes. The pressure was enormous—on one hand, I was Lord Sugar’s new business partner, but behind closed doors I was going through heartbreak and huge personal challenges.
I had to keep showing up, smiling, and delivering, even when I was barely holding it together. I think a lot of women—especially working mums—can relate to that idea of putting on a brave face while dealing with something difficult in private. That sounds incredibly difficult. And you had even more setbacks at the time, didn’t you? It honestly felt like life was treating me like a punchbag. The same week as our launch party, my living situation changed unexpectedly. I ended up moving into a place that didn’t have electricity or running water—I was charging my lights at the gym, then heading to glamorous events as if everything was fine. In that same week, the gym was broken into, and I even received a death threat. It was just one thing after another.
How did you cope with all of that? It was a real fight-or-flight moment. There was a huge part of me that wanted to run away from it all, but the business needed me more. I’d made a commitment to Lord Sugar and to the people in Bronx, and I had to honour that. It’s taken me time, but looking back now, I’m proud that I didn’t give up. And what’s your relationship with Lord Sugar like now? We speak weekly, and he’s been very supportive and patient. I think one reason our partnership works is because I’m completely transparent with him. I don’t just tell him the good news, I tell him the tough stuff too. He respects that. Business is never just an upwards curve—there are highs and lows, peaks and troughs—and he knows I’ll always be upfront with him. Do you and Lord Sugar WhatsApp each other? Yes, haha – I have him on WhatsApp, but he’s a very busy man. We don’t exchange holiday snaps, but maybe if I hit ten Bronx gyms I’ll finally get an invite onto his yacht. That would be nice! On the show, you were also closely watched by Baroness Karren Brady. Did she inspire you? Absolutely. Karen is the kind of woman you can’t help but admire. She walks into a room and instantly commands respect. She’s glamorous, stylish, but also fierce—you don’t mess with her. I actually said once that she was to football what I want to be to boxing: a powerful, unforgettable figure in a male-dominated world.
Speaking of boxing, who are your favourite fighters? Claressa Shields is a big inspiration. She’s bold, confident, and a real trailblazer. Then on the other side you have Katie Taylor, who’s so humble and quiet in her approach, but such a phenomenal talent.
On the men’s side, I’d probably say Oleksandr Usyk—he talks a lot about discipline, and how you can’t just rely on motivation, and that really resonates with me. Would you ever step back into the ring yourself? Maybe even for Misfits boxing? For the right opportunity—and the right money—I’d absolutely consider it! But it would take a lot to drag me away from the boardroom now. Outside of sport, which women in business inspire you? Emma Grede is a big one—I love her authenticity and her directness. Grace Beverley too; I honestly don’t know how she manages to do so much. And of course, you can’t talk about women in business without mentioning the Kardashians. They’re the ultimate success story—they’ve built an empire, reinvented themselves countless times, and everything they touch turns to gold. People can say what they like, but I think they’re geniuses when it comes to business.
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We hear you don’t drink alcohol at all. Is that right? Yes, I’ve never drunk or been drunk in my life! I don’t like the idea of losing control, but I do love being around my friends when they’re drinking and then reminding them what they did the next day. The only downside is I don’t drive, so I’m not the designated driver either! Looking ahead, what are your goals for the future? With Bronx, I want to open ten more gyms and make boxing accessible to as many people as possible, especially women. Personally, my dream is to one day build my own home. I grew up in a caravan, so I’ve always longed for that stability. Long-term, I’d love a little villa in Greece, with a hot husband and some kids—that would be the ultimate dream.
After the celebrity couple found “half an ear” following a horrifying incident, Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper have opened up about a “horrible” time on Diddly Squat Farm.
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Kaleb Cooper, Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan have discussed a gruesome incident on Diddly Squat Farm(Image: PARAMOUNT)
TV personalities Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper have spoken about a grisly discovery on Diddly Squat Farm after they found half an ear
During a round of ‘Who Said That’ featured on Amazon Prime’s YouTube channel, Jeremy, Kaleb, and Jeremy’s girlfriend Lisa Hogan were attempting to identify who had uttered the phrase: “The only thing they won’t eat is teeth”.
They subsequently recalled a disturbing episode where a piglet had been devoured by its mother, reports Wales Online.
Jeremy reacted once they learned Lisa had made the statement, blaming “the very first piglet we had.”
Lisa responded, “Half an ear, she left as well.”
We wouldn’t have known what had happened, but we would have assumed it had escaped, Jeremy continued. You are aware when you discover half an ear.
Since becoming a full-time farmer in 2019, Jeremy has encountered yet another challenging animal-related situation.
The 65-year-old former Top Gear host revealed earlier this month that he had to have the first calf born at Diddly Squat to get rid of after a tuberculosis outbreak.
Posting on Instagram beside an image of a cow, Jeremy wrote: “This was the first calf ever born at Diddly Squat. And this morning she was destroyed, while pregnant with twins, because she has TB. So sad.”
As Jeremy works to make the 1, 000 acre farm profitable, as described in Amazon Prime’s Clarkson Farm series, the heartbreak is the most recent setback to his agricultural endeavor in recent months.
Jeremy remarked to supporters that culling might be required to stop further spread after revealing that a TB outbreak had occurred on his farm over the summer.
Despite the recent difficulties at Diddly Squat, Jeremy has received praise for choosing to start farming and for having sparked discussions about issues affecting the UK’s farming community both domestically and internationally.
In one of Jeremy’s Sunday Times columns, he revealed that a Chinese delegation had visited to learn more about his farming methods.
Jeremy saw this as proof that he wasn’t performing well despite being called “incompetent” by one visitor.
A Chinese agricultural delegation was recently on a fact-finding mission in the UK, according to Jeremy. The high-ups are so clearly interested in what we’re up to.
Really very interested, indeed. I showed them one of our hen houses, which may appear like a miniature Romany caravan but is actually quite high-tech inside.
