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Love Island runners-up Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins have sadly decided to call it quits and break up, according to reports.The duo had a rocky journey on the winter edition of the ITV2 show earlier this year, with Ron, 25, repeatedly saying he needed to be "tested" and explore his options with the new bombshells in the villa. But despite that, the pair grew closer and closer and eventually went on to become one of the show's fan-favourite couples.

Shortly after the latest Love Island series kicked off, it was revealed that Islanders Ella Thomas and Tyrique Hyde already knew each other from outside the villa. However, in an awkward turn of events, the encounter clearly wasn’t a memorable one for Tyrique as he claimed he couldn’t remember it. Tyrique, 24, is a semi-professional footballer who originally hails from Essex and currently plays as a midfielder for East Sussex club Lewes FC.

Love Island finalist Ron Hall has become a celebrity ambassador for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). The 25-year-old financial adviser, from Essex, was the first partially sighted contestant to appear on the ITV2 reality dating show. He came second alongside Lana Jenkins to winning couple Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan in the South African version of the series in March.

TV viewers may be more familiar with her younger sister Stacey, but Jemma Solomon is also a star in her own right. With hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram, the 35 year old from Essex is not only a social media sensation, but a self-taught success in the business world, known for her bespoke label company, The Label Lady. With her debut book about to hit the shelves, she can now add author to her list of achievements, too.

An airline is on the hunt for anyone with a Scottish accent to feature in a new advert - and nab free plane tickets in the process.

Shortly after series 10 of Love Island kicked off it was revealed that Islanders Ella Thomas, 23, and Tyrique Hyde, 24, already know each other, although the encounter wasn’t a memorable one for Tyrique as he claimed he couldn’t remember. Tyrique is a semi-professional footballer who originally hails from Essex and currently plays as a midfielder for East Sussex club Lewes FC.

A woman said she is lucky to be alive after being bitten by Britain's only venomous snake, leaving her hospitalised.

Love Island's Tyrique Hyde has joined the hit ITV2 villa and has already found himself in a love triangle with Jess Harding and Ella Thomas.The semi-professional footballer, 24, from Essex also appeared to share a link with Molly Marsh, 21, from Doncaster as they both had the exact same tattoo on their left ear - a lighting bolt. And while Molly joked that the meaning behind hers was a "Pinterest quote", Tyrique has a special reason behind his lightening bolt.Tyrique is deaf in his right ear so he got the tattoo next to his left ear to symbolise "strength and power".

Things are set to heat up for Love Island star Tyrique Hyde, as he is drawn to another of his "sexy" co-stars despite being coupled up with Ella Thomas. The new summer series of ITV's juggernaut dating show is already proving popular, with plenty of twists after just three days at the sprawling Spanish villa.

Love Island is back for another summer of romance, drama and recoupling.

The hotly-anticipated tenth series of ITV's Love Island kicks off tonight with a huge new twist as, for the first time ever, both boys and girls will enter the Villa. Upping the ante further, it's later revealed Islanders Ella Thomas, 23, and Tyrique Hyde, 24, already know each other. Ruchee Gurung, 24, and Jess Harding, 22, are the first Islanders to arrive in style at the sprawling Spanish villa.

Love Island star Tyrique Hyde leaves his co-stars stunned in tonight's show after revealing he's had sex with more than 100 women. The smash-hit reality dating series made its hotly anticipated return on 5 June, with a new cast of singletons making their way to Mallorca to soak up the sun and hopefully find love.

Love Island star Tyrique Hyde is one of ten singletons heading to the iconic ITV2 villa this summer in order to find love.The semi-professional footballer, 24, from Essex is hoping to find love in the Love Island villa this summer after previously never having a girlfriend before. Luckily for Tyrique, he's had some valuable advice ahead of his villa debut as one of his best friends is former Islander, Toby Aromolaran, who appeared on the ITV2 show in 2021. Speaking to press, including OK!, Tyrique said: "I had a conversation with Toby before I went, obviously he is my close friend.

Former TOWIE star Billie Shepherd and her husband Greg have finally finished the renovations on their stunning £1.4million Essex mansion. In a teaser clip for the latest episode of their show, Billie & Greg: The Family Diaries, shared exclusively with OK! , the couple can be seen celebrating with family and friends as they show off their home.

Geordie Shore's very own Sophie Kasaei has shared the results of her body sculpting procedure, showing off her toned figure to her followers on Instagram.The 33 year old posed in the mirror wearing a pink crop top and matching lace underwear to show off her results to her two million followers. Sophie showed off her trim waist as well as her toned thighs in the selfie showcasing her success from the popular procedure.

This year’s Love Island is just around the corner, and Tyrique Hyde is one of the unlucky in love singletons heading to Mallorca in the hopes of finding love on-screen. He’s a semi-professional footballer who originally hails from Essex and currently plays as a midfielder for East Sussex club Lewes FC.

The Only Way Is Essex star Georgia Kousoulou shared the heartbreaking announcement that she has suffered a miscarriage. The reality TV star, 31, shared a statement with her followers ahead of undergoing surgery.

Hotspots like Magaluf, Benidorm and Amsterdam are those usually chosen by holidaymakers seeking cheap booze and sun. But as countries like clamp down on problem tourism - many Scots are turning to a new party destination.

Jordan Brook and Chloe Brockett locked horns when she was seen having a pop at Jordan and Sophie Kasaei's new relationship in the first episode of the new series of The Only Way is Essex. And after Chloe, 22, reflected on her actions in the fiery episode - as well as telling OK! that viewers will soon find out why "she doesn't like him" - Jordan, 25, has now broken his silence on the drama in a new interview. He shared with us: "It’s safe to say we’re not on speaking terms.There’s only so much you can put up with and I put my olive branch out enough times trying to be the better person, which my mum has always taught me to be – and I always have been.

Reality star Jordan Brook has found love again with Geordie Shore favourite Sophie Kasaei – now he reveals to OK! that “Sophie is amazing. I couldn’t have a better person by my side.” The new romance comes after a difficult time last year, when TOWIE star Jordan discovered his mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer, just days after coming back from filming in the Dominican Republic. But now he tells us he couldn’t be in a better place in 2023, with his mum Sam being “on the mend”.

The Only Way Is Essex newcomer Lauren Bayford’s pals claim she dated Jordan Brook at the same time as Ella Rae Wise and Chloe Brockett. Jordan, 25, who is currently very loved-up with Geordie Shore’s Sophie Kasaei, dated both Chloe, 22, and Ella Rae, also 22, last year, and apparently had a third woman on the go as well. The third member of the alleged love triangle is TOWIE newcomer Lauren, who’s set to share her side of the story as she joins the show in the near future.

The Chase viewers were left shouting at their TVs as none of the contestants made it through to the final chase tonight.

After The Only Way is Essex star Chloe Brockett was seen having a pop at her ex boyfriend Jordan Brook and Sophie Kasaei's new relationship in the first episode of the new series, the 22 year old has now exclusively teased that people will soon know why she "doesn't like" Jordan. Chloe, who was dating Jordan, 25, last year, said of Jordan and Sophie's new romance: "I have seen small snippets - it's a quick transition, that's all I'm saying." She then mentioned that the star "falls in love quickly", as she referred to his history of also dating TOWIE cast member Ella Wise, 22. "He loved Ella, he loved me, he loved Ella again and now he loves Sophie.

It's a year ago now, on 30 March, 2022, that The Wanted’s Tom Parker passed away, aged 33, after battling an aggressive brain tumour. He was diagnosed while his wife Kelsey, already mum to daughter Aurelia, was expecting their second child, a son called Bodhi.Tragically, Lauren Vivash from Essex can relate only too well to Kelsey’s experience. Here, the 36-year-old shares her story – and her mission to help other bereaved parents.

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount+ has greenlit a UK original drama series based on Sarah Pinborough’s sleep deprivation thriller novel Insomnia.

Gemma Collins has announced she's switched to a vegetarian diet and now feels "at peace" with her soul. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 42, took to Instagram to reveal she's now adopted a meat-free diet as she "can't stand" animal cruelty and is "such an activist" for animals. Gemma, who recently revealed she ditched filler after her mum made a heartbreaking comment, shared a make-up free selfie and posed with a bowl of watermelon as she announced her latest lifestyle change.

A woman has been interviewed under caution over last year's leaking of former TOWIE star Ferne McCann's voice notes. In the leaked messages Ferne, 32, could be heard making disparaging remarks about a number of people, including her former pals Sam Faiers and Billie Shepherd. In the first leaked message Ferne could be heard saying: "Sam Faiers is a fat c***.

Last week, reality star Stephen Bear was jailed for 21 months after illegally sharing footage of him and Georgia Harrison having sex – without her consent or knowledge.

Geordie Shore icon Sophie Kaseai and The Only Way is Essex star Jordan Brook, have proved they’re a match made in heaven as the loved up couple enjoyed a smitten night out together to celebrate Jordan’s 28th birthday. The couple, who only began dating last November, have enjoyed a whirlwind romance in recent months after they quickly hit it off and embarked on a new relationship together, with the pair even spotted jetting off to sun soaked Antigua last month.To mark his birthday, Jordan even flew home from Thailand, where he has been filming the upcoming series of TOWIE, especially to spend the day with girlfriend Sophie.

Georgia Harrison said she “stands in solidarity” with other victims of revenge porn after her ex Stephen Bear was jailed for sharing a sex video of her online.The former Love Island star, 28, gave an emotional speech outside court on Friday (3 March) saying she has “no regrets” about waiving her right to anonymity in the trial and speaking out in support of other victims of similar crimes. Her ex-boyfriend Stephen, 33, received a jail sentence of 21 months after filming a video of the then couple having sex and sharing it online, without Georgia’s knowledge or consent.