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Loose Women fans were left unimpressed as the show bagged the first live TV interview with Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti. The pair, who were crowned the winners of the ITV2 dating show, appeared on the panel show on Monday (August 8).

Love Island fans were stunned by a remark made by host Laura Whitmore while interviewing runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish on Sunday night's reunion show. Nineteen-year-old dressage rider Gemma found love with fishmonger Luca, 23, during their two months in the famous villa in Mallorca.

Stacey Solomon has undergone a big transformation before her wedding to Joe Swash as she showed off her new hairdo for the big day. The Loose Women star has switched up her locks for the ceremony. She has gone back to blonde as she revealed she wanted to look as natural as possible for the wedding.

ITV Love Island star Ekin-Su is related to a famous rapper. Ekin's relative is drill rapper Oakley Neil H T Caesar-Su, otherwise known by stage name Central Cee. When asked what her claim to fame was before going into the villa, Ekin-Su said: "I'm an actress in Turkey on a programme called Kuzey Yildizi.

Rylan Clark has known his rumoured new boyfriend for over a decade, after he met hunk Declan Doyle when the pair auditioned for the X Factor in 2012.

Rylan Clark reportedly 'bonded instantly' with his new boyfriend after they met 10 years ago. The Celebrity Gogglebox star is reportedly dating former Ex On The Beach contestant Declan Doyle.

Rylan Clark and Declan Doyle are allegedly trying to keep their new romance on the "down low" after the pair were spotted kissing on a night out on Saturday (2 July). The pictures were taken in Marylebone, London and the two reality stars could be seen enjoying a moment together as they kissed whilst holding drinks. A source told The Sun that the couple were trying to keep their relationship out the public eye following Rylan's split from ex-husband Dan Neal.

Casa Amor in full swing, the bombshell boys are making moves on the OG girls in a bid to make it back to the main Love Island villa.Monday night’s episode had Love Island fans taking to Twitter after producers showed a clip of Josh Samuel Le Grove and Gemma Owen in bed together, but mistakenly labelled Josh as ‘Deji’ and Gemma as ‘Danica’.Oops, someone’s getting an earful in their morning meeting. Our question is, why were Josh and Danica not sharing a bed?!The goof is caused a stir on Twitter with some saying ‘the producers f***ed up’, while others made light of the mistake and hilariously wrote, ‘are the Love Island team on strike or something?’ Lol.Mistake aside, Josh has an impressive Instagram following of 36k AND fans are already rooting for him and Danica Taylor… do we sense a potential finalist?Here’s the rundown on everything you need to know about the Casa Amor newcomer...He is 22 years old, making him only one year older than his new love interest Danica Taylor.Josh is signed with Nevs models where he models full time but is also a boxer and qualified personal trainer – a man of many talents.He’s from Essex.Josh told ITV 'he’s always been single' but is hoping to settle down with someone who is 'up for a laugh, funny and doesn’t take themselves too seriously', as well as a girl that can 'hold their own'.Monday night’s episode saw Josh and Danica getting cosy after they shared a snog – how romantic.

Love Island's Casa Amor has officially opened its doors for 2022, with this year's line-up of boys unveiled - while the group of girls also teased in last night's episode.

LGBTQ+ personalities" will be joining the line-up for the Pride special episode and throughout this week have been revealing some of the names. The cast included the actors from the Netflix's Heartstopper, Paul Sinha from The Chase and his husband Oliver Levy, Duncan James and Denise van Outen, and many more. Rylan Clark also appeared on our screen once again.

Casa Amor is back - but this time it's the girls heading into Love Island's rival villa to meet a group of new boys. This year's series is set for another huge twist as bosses shake up the infamous Casa Amor week.

Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu looks almost unrecognisable in a series of throwback pictures exclusively revealed by OK!. In the charming snaps, the 27-year-old actress from Essex - who has been the centre of juicy drama, heated rows and rib-tickling whit since entering the villa as a bombshell earlier this month - looks worlds away from her adult sassy self. In one of the adorable pics, the self-proclaimed drama queen shows off a stunning set of long-length stick-on acrylic nails, cupping her cheeky chin.

Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is currently making herself at home in the ITV2 show’s Majorca villa after recently coupling up with Jay Younger. But away from the drama of her secret kisses and tense relationship with Davide Sanclimenti, the 27 year old actress lives a more relaxed life split between Essex and Turkey.

She recently gave birth to twins - her first children - and Frankie Essex looked absolutely stunning as she stepped out with The Only Way is Essex and Love Island stars just weeks after giving birth. The 34 year old was attending a charity event at popular Essex restaurant Sheesh for the Jorja Foundation. Amy Childs has been petitioning to make medical cannabis accessible on the NHS after seeing the plight of little girl Jorja who suffers an extremely rare chromosome abnormality and her father's plight to get access to medical cannabis in the UK to help her condition.

TOWIE stars have been locked in a brutal row as Dan Edgar is accused of being "all over" a co-star. Dan has been accused of flirting with a TOWIE star behind Amber Turner’s back. 32 year old Dan has caused a stir with his comemnts to Ella Rae Wise.

Amber Turner and Dan Edgar's romance has reportedly been hit by a rough patch after claims he "wants a piece" of co-star Ella Rae Wise. Dan, 32, who recently vowed to propose to his other half "very soon" after she dropped hints, was reportedly accused of flirting with the 21 year old during a night out in Essex.

Love Island bombshell Jay Younger ruffled feathers on Wednesday’s episode after sharing a steamy date with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. Despite Ekin-Su, 27, being coupled up with fellow Islander Davide Sanclimenti, the Essex beauty vowed to get to know 28 year old Jay and was accused of playing games by beau Davide. And while it's early days, Ekin-Su and Jay’s blossoming relationship seems to be going from strength-to-strength, with a teaser clip showing the pair appearing to share a cheeky kiss together in tonight's episode.

Love Island fans were left in hysterics on Wednesday night as Liam Llewellyn appeared to make a pronunciation gaffe while reading a text message that revealed he had been selected to go on two dates with the new bombshells to arrive in the villa. After spending one night single, Liam is hoping to get lucky in love as he dates both newcomers Afia Tonkmor, 27, and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 27, in the hopes of coupling up.

TOWIE star, 34, and his fiancée Becky Miesner, 33, shared their first photograph as man and wife following their ceremony in Sorrento, Italy. Make-up artist and salon owner Becky looked absolutely radiant in a plunging lace gown, which featured heavily embellished beaded detailing all over. Mario also shared a snap of Becky posing alone giving a closer look at her pretty gown, holding a bouquet of white roses.

The Baggs family, including dad Terry, mum Lisa and sons Joe and George, have quit Gogglebox. The popular family-of-four from Essex have been on our screens for three series, having joined the popular Channel 4 show in 2020.They cited their reason for leaving as ‘being so busy with other work commitments’, but teased that they are working on exciting new projects, which suggests they could be back on TV in another format. In a joint statement on eldest son, 25 year old Joe’s Instagram page, the family said: “After 3 incredible seasons on Channel 4’s Gogglebox we have taken the decision to leave the show.

Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed has found love again, 13 years on from the heartbreaking death of the Big Brother legend.

Related: Andrew Fletcher: the pop-loving everyman who held Depeche Mode together His knowledge of the industry was renowned. When his death was announced, the Pet Shop Boys, old confreres from the hit-making 80s, tweeted: “Fletch was a warm, friendly and funny person who loved electronic music and could also give sensible advice about the music business.

Olivia Bowen was forced to hit back at a troll who claimed that she does not work.The former Love Island star took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce that she had begun maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child, who she and husband Alex Bowen are set to welcome in June. While many wished her well for the next chapter, one person harshly commented: "Maternity leave LOL!!! You do realise you actually have to have a job and work to be on maternity leave?" Olivia fired back as she revealed just how hard she works by listing her achievements such as "running two businesses, owning two buy to let properties, and having her own podcast".

Former Love Islander Olivia Bowen has officially started her maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child who is due to arrive in June.The 28 year old from Essex, who famously came second on Love Island in 2016 with now-husband Alex Bowen, shared the news with fans on Instagram as she marked day one of her maternity leave with a well earned bit of self-care. Sharing a series of photos from her time at Regents Park Aesthetics, the mum to be told fans she was just settling down to enjoy a “Mum On the Glow pregnancy facial”.

Scotland, and in particular Glasgow, has been named the home of the sexiest accent in the UK.

A woman was plunged into a two year battle with bulimia after her then-boyfriend told her "fat girls don't do anything for me." Emma Owen, from Cheadle Hulme, spent two years making herself throw up, missing meals and obsessively working out in the gym after developing the eating disorder.

Bianca Gascoigne has hinted that wedding bells could soon be ringing for her and her new beau Arron Wright. Celebrity Big Brother star Bianca admitted that she has plans to get married and is ready to take her relationship to the next step.The 35 year old has been dating Arron, a broker from Essex, for six months and said she believes he is "husband material". Bianca has previously dated Katie Price's ex Kris Boyson but, is now all loved up with her Mr Wright.

The TV world has paid tribute to Kay Mellor, after the sad news of the screenwriter's death died at age 71. Kay was best known for her Bafta-nominated TV programme, Fat Friends, which stole the hearts of the nation in the early noughties.The drama was set in Kay's hometown, Leeds, and focused on the members of a slimming group. And as well as being a fantastic show in its own right, Fat Friends helped bring another British classic to our screens – Gavin and Stacey.

Georgia Kousoulou has shared the unlikely reason behind her baby boy's name, Brody, delighting fans in an Instagram Q&A.The ex-The Only Way Is Essex regular has been very open about her journey as a new mum and it hasn't all been plain sailing. Georgia, 30, and fiancé Tommy Mallet, 29, were filmed getting to grips with parenthood on their spin-off show Baby Steps.

The final 25 countries battling it out for Eurovision glory have been decided. The 66th song contest takes place in Turin, Italy on Saturday (14 May) - and it could see the UK bag its first win in 25 years.