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Katie Price has opened up about her son Harvey Price’s health and she admits he is struggling with his weight – but she has vowed to help him through

Katie Price is “heartbroken” over Harvey Price’s health battles as she gave fans an update. The reality star and former model has been open about her son’s health and recently revealed he was close to being 30 stone.

Katie shares Harvey with her ex Dwight Yorke and her son, 22, has a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome, which causes symptoms such as slow growth and constant hunger. In a new update, Katie admitted Harvey’s weight was “life-threatening”.

“I’m so heartbroken and gutted that his weight is just going up. I just googled it in stones, 188kg is just a few kg of being 30 stone. It’s so life-threatening now, I’m still waiting for the doctors to get back to me starting on the mounjaro and his journey to a healthy life. It’s so sad his quality of life at the moment where he’s so big,” she said.

“He just can’t really do much. It’s just another thing I have to deal with because he’s at high risk of having a heart attack, he struggles to put his trainers or struggles to walk anywhere but I love him and I’m going to help him through this. “

Katie had previously explained his health was really serious as she admitted they had turned to the doctors for support.

Speaking about his health, she had said: “It’s really, really serious and life-changing for Harvey. He’s at risk of a heart attack and because of his condition, he’s not getting any smaller. He’s putting on weight. It doesn’t matter what we do.

“He can’t put his shoes on without sweating. He can’t walk far because he gets out of breath. It’s because of all the weight. So the doctors are doing it to give him a better, longer life, and for his health. “

Katie described his Prader-Will syndrome as “cruel” and admitted it can be “hard work”.

She said: “It’s a cruel and horrible illness where he feels hungry all the time – and if he doesn’t get food, he gets angry. It’s hard work. He’ll smash things up if you say no. I’ve had to re-plaster my walls because he’ll bash holes in them with his head. “

Katie recently took Harvey back to college, but admitted it was a feat to get him back there as he was upset about going.

She said: “It’s always hard taking Harvey back to college,” as she says: “Harvey’s upset, aren’t you Harv? It’s okay. ” Talking to camera, she then added: “Now that was very difficult, it was really upsetting. Harvey just did not want to go back to college …

“I’m surprised I’ve still got a car left, he was literally gonna go for the car. It is so sad when your son just doesn’t wanna go to college and just wants to be with you all the time. That’s why I can’t wait for him to come home near us but the place we have got for him is not ready yet – maybe in May. So yeah, it is heartbreaking. “

Kerry Katona has revealed an OnlyFans ultimatum she would give to any future romantic partners, weighing in on whether her work on the adult site have impacted relationships.

After making millions on adult subscription site OnlyFans, Kerry Katona says her work on the X-rated platform is a non-negotiable when it comes to romantic relationships. The mum-of-five has been making money on OnlyFans since 2020 and charges $24.99 a month for fans to subscribe to her platform.

And following the news that boxer Nicola Adams’ split from her partner Ella Baig was impacted by the latter’s career on OnlyFans, Kerry explains whether the career path has ever caused her issues in relationships, and how she will handle it with any future partners.

Kerry, 44, who split from her fiancé Ryan Mahoney in November last year, wrote in her New! Magazine column: “I was sad to hear about Nicola Adams splitting up with her partner Ella Baig – I hope they’re both doing OK. I read that Nicola said Ella’s OnlyFans career impacted their relationship, which is a shame.

“I can’t relate too much because while I do OnlyFans, it didn’t negatively impact my relationship when I was with Ryan, it’s just a job and we both knew that. “

Continuing that it won’t be something that’s up for discussion with future partners, Kerry shared: “I’ve not been in a relationship since then so I don’t know the potential problems it can cause, but if I do meet someone new, it is something they’re going to need to accept. It’s what I do and how I make money for my kids, so they’d need to understand that. “

Boxer Nicola, who shares a son with her ex Ella, spoke out last week about how OnlyFans impacted their relationship. She told The Sun: “I have always been incredibly supportive of Ella’s career and the choices she has made, including her work on OnlyFans. “

“However, as much as I respect what she does, I can’t deny that it has had an impact on our relationship. “

Kerry has spoken openly about the positives she has gained from her work on the site, previously detailing how it pulled her from near-bankruptcy to thriving financially.

Detailing how the platform changed her life, , Kerry explained to The Sun in 2021: “It’s been amazing for my career, I haven’t stopped working. When I first did it I said to the kids ‘I’m going to do this, and I’m going to go topless – if anyone has any problems, let me know’

The former Atomic Kitten singer continued: “Our Lilly said she wasn’t happy about it, and I said ‘wait until the money comes in and see how you feel about it then. ‘

“And once the money did start coming in they all had an iPad each and they had no problems! I’ve bought myself a Lamborghini Urus too, which comes in March. “

Alex Brooker has exclusively revealed to the Mirror that he can’t see himself appearing on Strictly Come Dancing any time soon – thanks to Chris McCausland

Alex Brooker has revealed he wouldn’t stand a chance on Strictly Come Dancing after pal Chris McCausland won the show. Actor and comedian Chris made history when he became the first blind person to appear on the show in December last year.

Defying the odds, McCausland went on to win the competition with his dance partner, Australian beauty Dianne Buswell. But Alex now admits thanks to Chris, he can’t participate on the programme as he wouldn’t be as good as the comedian.

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Alex said: “I’ll be honest with you, I said this on Last Leg at New Year when we had Chris McCausland on, I said it to him direct, the first time I saw Chris on Strictly, I said it was the best thing I’d seen. It blew my mind how he did it. The word inspiration is thrown around loads with disabled people.

“I get called inspirational if I open a can of drink, it’s always knocking about but it inspired me so much. I said ‘This guy is incredible,’ that’s phenomenal. I was so delighted he won. However, with that, he’s ruined it for any disabled person who goes on after that because none of us will ever be as good as that. “

The broadcaster, 40, went on to joke: “I could go on Strictly, do a load of weeks on there, hold up the dancer with one hand doing the Foxtrot and still people will go ‘Yeah, Chris McCausland did the whole thing and he couldn’t see’, there’s no better than Chris for me with Strictly. “

But Chris isn’t Alex’s only pal to appear on the show – comedian Josh Widdicombe appeared on the Christmas special last year, dancing to Let It Snow with Karen Hauer, while dressed as a penguin. This speared Alex on after Josh couldn’t resist flashing his ripped physique.

He said: “Josh Widdicombe is one of my best mates, watching him on the Christmas special was a joy. Dressed as a penguin, I couldn’t have asked for any more from it as a viewer, let alone as one of his pals. He was so good but honestly, you should see the shape he got in.

“He’d come into Last Leg and he was showing me his abs during training, he’s got a tidy body on him. He was dancing five hours a day, he got absolutely ripped and he still is. From that point of view, I could do with that training regime in the run up to Soccer Aid this year. “

Last year, Alex appeared on ITV’s The Masked Singer as Bigfoot which he hadn’t even told his daughters about. Speaking about their reaction, Alex said: “Last year with The Masked Singer, my girl’s reaction to that is still phenomenal when I got unmasked.” Previously, he’s appeared on the I’m A Celebrity spin-off show which made him decide never to participate on the main show.

During his time on the show, alongside Joe Swash, he competed in a mini Bushtucker Trial – attempting to see how many fish eyes he could fit in his mouth. He said: “In terms of Bushtucker Trials, that’s not even touching the sides. I was ill for like a whole day after that, I’m not so sure I’m cut out for it. The good thing for me, Last Leg is always on at the same time as I’m A Celebrity. Maybe one day if our schedule changes, maybe.”

This year, Alex is returning to Soccer Aid for UNICEF for the fourth time and will be playing alongside the likes of Louis Tomlinson, Tom Grennan, Jill Scott, Sam Thompson and Toni Duggan. “I love it, I really do love it,” he said of making his return, adding that he doesn’t take “it for granted” when he’s asked back.

He added: “I treat every time I’ve played as if it’ll be the only time I get to do it. It’s the best thing I do all year, apart from stuff with my family – it’s awesome. I cannot wait for it, I can’t wait to see everyone at training week.

“It’s a little family that you get to see for a week every year, the event itself is just phenomenal, it’s always blown my mind watching it. ” Alex said he remembered seeing footballing legend Diego Maradona playing and realising how unique the event actually is.

“I remember watching the one when Ben Shephard was sent off and shouting at the telly ‘You can’t send him off’, the mix of people you get,” he said, adding: “You’ve got someone like me who’s wearing Number 14 and you’ve got someone like Theo Walcott on the England team wearing Number 14.

“We’re very different physiques and I would say very much opposite ends of the speed scale. It’s this wonderful unique event for the best cause in UNICEF. Last year we went past the £106 million mark in terms of money raised, so to be part of something that’s had such a massive difference to people and continues to, it’s awesome. “

The family aspect of Soccer Aid is hugely important to Alex, noting that family friendly telly shows are “few and far between these days”. Another aspect he loves is the mix of famous faces who take part, including American social media star Noah Beck, who left Brooker’s little siblings “so excited. “

“There’s something for everyone with Soccer Aid,” he said before adding: “The cause itself and the money raised. Two years ago I got to go away with UNICEF on one of their trips and we went to a disaster refugee camp in Jordan and I got to see first hand myself, the difference that UNICEF’s work makes to children, the most vulnerable people. The fact that UNICEF is there for everyone all around the world.

“I don’t think there can be a better cause than helping out young kids, I just don’t think there is. The amount of kids that get to come out and watch it here, the fact they’re in the grounds and the money raised from that, it helps children everywhere. “

Alex who was born with defects of his hands and arms and a twisted right leg which led to an amputation is a fierce campaigner for inclusivity. Now, he admits that things are “progressing” for inclusivity but admits that “any meaningful change takes time. “

He admits that you “cannot underestimate” the difference to his own childhood compared to children nowadays. Alex commented: “I think that things are moving in the right direction, there’s still a way to go but I feel like for younger people, the opportunities.

“Through Last Leg I worked closely with the Paralympics – the open days for young people to try sports. When I was 13, I remember discovering disability football through just going to an open day at my local leisure centre.

“It’s the first time I’d ever done sports with other disabled people or even being around other disabled people. That was massive for me – the fact that those opportunities are so widespread now is huge. “

Alex is often inundated with messages from parents of children with disabilities who praise him for participating in Soccer Aid as they feel “represented”. He said: “It’s a tough one for me, playing football isn’t an easy thing for me to do. It’s something I was openly discouraged from doing when I was a kid by Doctors.

“There’s a reason for it, my body isn’t kind of made out for football as much as I wish it was but to be involved and to represent disabled people, I’m never going to be able to do anything more important than that. Obviously you’re doing it for this amazing cause, I get so much out of it.

“One of the reasons why I’m so excited is, I love being a part of it, just a small part of something so huge – that’s why it’s the best thing that I do. “

The match takes place on Sunday 15th of June at Old Trafford, Manchester, with adult tickets priced at £20 and juniors from £10. Tickets are available now on the Soccer Aid for UNICEF website.

Kerry Katona has addressed a growing rumour that she is dating close friend Katie Price in her weekly column, and cleared up whether she’s ever been with a woman.

After finding herself in the eye of the rumour mill this week online, Kerry Katona has cleared up her relationship status.

The former Atomic Kitten singer, 44, took to her weekly New! Magazine column after seeing a post on social media claiming she was in a relationship with close friend Katie Price.

The post, which was circulating on Facebook, read: “After the surpising news last week that singer Katie Price has come out as lesbian. She has now confirmed she’s dating former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona. She says that Kerry fills the hole in her life that was always missing.”

Explaining there’s no truth to the joke post, Kerry said: “There’s a joke article going around Facebook that Katie Price and I are in a relationship, which I just want to confirm is definitely, definitely not true! I have no idea where it has come from but it’s quite hilarious, I’ve heard it all now.”

She added: “We are good friends, but I’m not sure we’d work so well together romantically. Plus, I’ve never been with a woman before. Although with the way my dating life is currently going, maybe it’s something to try out…”

Katie has been in a relationship with Married At First Sight star JJ Slater for over a year now. While Kerry has been single since splitting from her fiancé Ryan Mahoney in November, with the star now supported by friends as she navigates life getting back into the dating pool.

Kerry and Katie have a close friendship and often spend time together with their broods, with Katie and her eldest son Harvey celebrating Christmas at Kerry’s Cheshire home last year.

Last week, Kerry defended Katie in her weekly column when the latter found herself in hot water for promoting boxer Anthony Fowler’s claims that his brand, Supreme CBD, ‘cured’ his daughter’s tumour.

One video, shared to Katie’s Instagram, saw her sitting with Anthony’s partner, Serena Stregapede, who claimed that a tumour in their daughter Roma’s leg ‘shrunk’ after using the CBD products.

Many fans were unimpressed with the marketing and claims from Katie, leading to Kerry jumping to her defence.

She wrote: “I’ve seen that Supreme CBD has been getting lots of bad press over the last week since my friend Katie Price began promoting it and shared that it helped the owner Anthony Fowler’s daughter, who had a tumour in her leg. I’ve been working with the brand and Anthony, for years and I absolutely love it.

Kerry added: “No one is claiming that CBD can cure cancer, they are simply saying that it helped his daughter. I introduced Katie to the brand and, if I’m honest, I think people just like to be negative towards her, no matter what the situation is. “

Jelly shoes are officially back, and Marks & Spencer is leading the resurgence with its £20 ballet flats available in three different colours

As with all trends, they circle around and round of being in and out of fashion, and the latest trend to have a resurgence is jelly shoes. Much to the millennials’ delight, this ’90s shoe trend is officially back, and Marks & Spencer is leading the way with bright and playful styles for £20.

Although jelly shoes are a bit of a controversial “ugly” shoe trend that you either love or hate, M&S’ take is a bit cooler than the ones you probably have in your head.

The Jelly Slip-On Ballet Pumps retail for £19.50 and are available in vibrant red, simple white, and neutral grey/clear . They feature a round-toe and flat sole keeping them comfortable on your feet all day long.

What makes them chicer than previous jelly shoes from the 90s and 00s is the woven detail, which is reminiscent of trending styles from the likes of Bottega Veneta and Zimmerman. They also combine the popular ballet flat trend with the jelly shoe material, resulting in a sleeker-looking shoe that you could dress up for more formal occasions.

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Considering the jelly shoes are a new drop on the site, there’s only been one review, and it’s filled with nothing but praise. The shopper wrote: “Jellies! Lightweight, stylish, wash them under the tap”.

As the review says, one of the best design features of jelly shoes is that they can be washed so easily, making them versatile for a range of things. Pack them away in your suitcase and wear them easily from the beach to an alfresco dinner.

Simply dress them up with a floaty midi dress like this Linen Rich Round Neck Strappy Midi Swing Dress, £49. 50, and a stylish basket bag like this Straw Basket Bag, £49. 50.

As there is a jelly shoe resurgence, a few other brands have laucnhed their own iteration on the trend. Topshop has some Slingback Ballet Flats available for £26 and three different colours. While Next has a baby pink pair of Jelly Ballerinas available for £18.

Peter Andre discusses ‘hurtful’ comments about him in 1999 indie film Human Traffic as he opens up about the SNL skit which had White Lotus actress Aimee Lee Wood hurt.

Peter Andre has opened up about ‘horrific’ comments Danny Dyer once made about him in 1999 film Human Traffic, admitting they left him feeling hurt. It comes as the Mysterious Girl singer has come under fire this week and had some negative comments directed at him for starring in a new film,

While Peter is yet to address the backlash, he did take to his weekly New! Magazine column this week to give his opinion on controversy surrounding Saturday Night Live for a parody sketch they aired which mimicked actress Aimee Lou Wood and her quirky smile, leaving her hurt.

Looking back at jokes made about himself which left him feeling a similar way, Peter wrote: “I saw on Instagram that White Lotus actress Aimee Lou Wood felt the SNL skit was mean and unfunny. I get that. In the nineties, Danny Dyer’s character in the film Human Traffic said some horrific things about me.

“At the time I was really hurt and upset, but I’ve met Danny many times and he’s lovely and we get on great. It’s hard to draw a line between comedy and art and real-life, sometimes. I hope she wasn’t too upset and is able to move past it. She’s a brilliantly talented actress. . “

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Peter has been embroiled in his own drama this week as many are unhappy with his role in new film Jafaican, for which the trailer dropped this week.

The movie, which features Peter as a Jamaican gangster, has divided the internet, with many disapproving of Peter’s character wearing a dreadlock wig and putting on a Jamaican accent for his feature film outing. Many have questioned “why is Jamaica always the butt of the joke” and some have even gone as far to brand the film racist.

The plot is teased as follows: “Desperate to secure £35,000 for his gran’s care, small-time crook Gazza jumps on a risky tip-off and hatches a daring scam. With just 21 days to pull it off, he must immerse himself in Jamaican culture to con his way between London and Jamaica. “

Peter shared the trailer with his fans on both Instagram and Twitter (X) on Tuesday but has since deleted his tweet amid a massive backlash. “This is actually so gross and I don’t know why Jamaica is always everybody’s punchline. Wishing the worst for everyone involved especially you Peter Andre,” one critic fumed.