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Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor opened up during an appearance on This Morning and revealed that her eldest son Sonny has moved out of the family home to live with his grandma, Janet Ellis. Sophie, 44, opened up about her 'chaotic' family life and admitted that she struggles with the idea of not having more children. She is mum to Sonny, 19, Kit, 14, Ray, 11, Jesse, seven, and Mickey, four, with husband Richard Jones, 43, a bassist in pop group The Feeling.

Simon Webbe has become the latest member of Blue to be hit with financial difficulties. Back in 2017 Simon's bandmate Duncan James filed for bankruptcy after the group's company Blueworld went into administration, and then in 2021 Lee Ryan claimed he was left with "no money" during the pandemic after he was fined by a magistrates' court.

With just over three weeks to go until December 1, now is the perfect time to get your hands on your beauty advent calendar before it's too late. There’s already been plenty of them hitting the shelves (and selling out), but with new ones being launched every week, you don’t need to miss out on a beauty-filled Christmas countdown.

They’ve had an on-off romance since their first date in 2011, but now it seems Gemma Collins has made a U-turn on her relationship with fiancé Rami Hawash. When it was revealed the former TOWIE star and her businessman beau had called off their wedding earlier this year, there was the inevitable speculation that they had split. However, Gemma said “everything is good” and the two had decided to live a “private life away from the cameras”.

The Voice UK's Olly Murs was left feeling a bit 'snubbed' by one of his own team members as the show returned on Saturday. This comes just weeks after Olly confirmed he'd been axed from the next series. Olly, who has been part of The Voice team for six series now, was back on the ITV programme this weekend.

Blue have announced a career-spanning tour, which will take the boy band to venues across the UK throughout April and May of next year. Dubbed the ‘Greatest Hits Tour’, Blue’s 2024 jaunt spans 13 dates and kicks off at Liverpool’s Philharmonic on April 16.

Christine McGuinness was spotted 'cosying up' to a Premier League footballer on a night out over the weekend. The ex-wife of Take Me Out presenter Paddy, dressed in a skin-tight leather crop top and mini skirt as she headed to the opening of the seafood restaurant Sexy Fish in Manchester. According to The Sun, Christine hit it off with former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, who also attended the bash.

There’s nothing better for wrapping up against the cold than a cosy, snuggly scarf, and Marks and Spencer’s shoppers think they’ve found the perfect one. The Brushed Fringe Scarf, £17.50 here, is so warm that M&S patrons have actually been looking forward to dropping temperatures just so they have a chance to wear it, saying: “I’m looking forward to the cooler days so that I can wrap up in this lovely scarf.” Not only is it cosy, it also looks very similar to the trending Acne Studios Mohair Checked Scarf, £250 here, with its colourful checkerboard design that comes in a whole host of different colour combinations.

Boyzone star Keith Duffy has been rushed to the hospital while in Dubai.The 49-year-old updated fans with a picture of him surrounded by medical staff on Instagram. Sharing the snap of him lying in bed with a bandage around his knee, he explained what had happened.

Good Morning Britain saw something of a shake-up during Monday's (October 16) episode with singer Duncan James stepping in for Entertainment Editor Richard Arnold. Richard, 53, usually hosts a segment focusing on news in the showbiz world, but he was absent from today's show, with Duncan, 45, presenting the showbiz segment instead.The singer-turned-presenter spoke to hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley about the recent Strictly Come Dancing news and gossip, and Madonna's new tour which kicked off at London's O2 Arena.

The future Prince of Wales joined his father, Prince William, to attend the latest clash for the Rugby World Cup. Prince George, 10, matched his dad as he sported a light blue shirt, red tie and blue suit. William also wore a blue suit and red tie but opted for a white shirt.The pair certainly appeared to be enjoying themselves as William introduced George to those sitting around them.

Few bags have become quite as instantly recognisable as the Dior Book Tote, £2500 here, which has been spotted on the arms of countless celebs including JLo, Rihanna and Bella Hadid thanks to its roomy size that makes it perfect for everything from running errands to trips to the airport. Known for its oversized square design and heavy duty woven material, the Book Tote comes in a whole host of different prints and patterns, including repeated logo branding and several different floral prints.

Blue star Simon Webbe and his wife Ayshen have opened up about their journey to parenthood and have shared the heartbreaking news that they have experienced a third miscarriage. Simon, 44, and 43 year old Ayshen, who tied the knot five years ago in 2018, welcomed baby Cyan into the world in April 2021 after tragically going through two miscarriages and a failed round of IVF.

Blue singer Lee Ryan has avoided a jail term for drunkenly assaulting a Black female flight attendant.As The Guardian reports, Ryan received a 12-month suspended prison sentence for racially aggravated common assault and behaving in an abusive way towards the cabin crew member.The incident occurred on a British Airways flight from Glasgow to London in July last year. Ryan was found guilty of racially aggravated assault this January.As he sentenced Ryan on Thursday (September 28), Judge Nicholas Wood said that the incident “seemed like a lifetime for everybody on that plane”.He ordered the singer to pay £2,500 in compensation to the British Airways flight attendant Leah Gordon, £750 to her colleague Jade Smith, and £510 in costs.

Blue singer Lee Ryan has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence for racially aggravated common assault and being abusive to a member of cabin crew on a flight last year.The pop star, 40, was "slurring his words and staggering around" after drinking a whole bottle of port before a British Airways flight from Glasgow to London City Airport on July 31 last year. He appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Thursday, attempting to shield himself from photographers under his blazer on the way into court, where he was sentenced for the incident and ordered to pay costs to two members of cabin crew for his behaviour.

In case you missed it, New Look has launched its Obsessed for Less range, and it’s giving us some major wardrobe inspiration. The budget-friendly range lets you live the luxe lifestyle for less with its array of autumn must-haves, including tailored coats, knitwear, sportswear and dresses that are guaranteed to become wardrobe staples as you get ready for the next season.

After Gen Z declared skinny jeans officially uncool, we’ve all been trying to branch out into other styles of jeans, and thanks to the flurry of 00s fashion trends happening right now, it seems bootcut jeans are proving to be an increasingly popular alternative. People have been searching high and low for their new go-to bootcut jeans, and Marks and Spencer’s shoppers think they’ve found the perfect pair that are flattering, comfortable and affordable.

They say time is a healer, and that’s certainly the case for Christine McGuinness – who is “living her best life” a year on from her split from husband Paddy, a source tells OK! . The 35-year-old set tongues wagging last week when she was spotted holding hands and locking lips with pal Chelcee Grimes during a girls’ holiday in Ibiza.

Emily Symons found her breakout role in the character of hairdresser Marilyn Chambers on Home and Away, taking up the role in 1989.The star, now 54, took up the role for ten years before departing for a series of other roles, including a stint on Emmerdale, although she later returned to her Home and Away role in 2010.The star also had a stint on Dancing On Ice in 2007, but was voted out in the semi-final following a skate-off against Blue's Duncan James. After years living in the UK and seven years playing Louise Appleton on Emmerdale, Emily returned to her native Australia to reprise her Home and Away role and has resided there ever since. Off screen, Emily’s romantic history includes two marriages - her first to drummer Nick Lipscombe, who she met in London in the early 90s.

TV presenter and Capital Radio DJ Roman Kemp is having a busy summer. As well as making a documentary series about young footballers, entitled Boot Dreams, he has also filmed a new BBC daytime quiz show called The Finish Line, which he co-hosts with legendary former Blue Peter presenter Sarah Greene. However, although Sarah was a household name throughout the 80s, Roman admits he didn’t know who she was when they first met.

Good Morning Britain viewers were stunned to see former boyband heartthrob Duncan James in one of the famed presenting chairs on Monday (14 August) morning. The former Blue star has stepped in for Richard Arnold as entertainment host this week, receiving a warm welcome to the “GMB family”. Veteran host Richard Madeley introduced the singer while co-host Kate Garraway quipped: “All rise”, as the band’s smash hit 2001 track blasted out and Duncan made his entrance.

We’ve all faced the disappointment of finding an amazing sale offer or discount code only to find it doesn’t apply to the items in your basket. Spending hours searching high and low for a bargain is not only time consuming, but it's frustrating too, which is why we’re absolutely loving the Secret Sales website.

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton beamed as she left the BBC studios in Manchester after quitting her radio gig live on air. On Sunday, the 40 year old broadcast her final show for BBC Radio 5 Live in a bid to spend more time with her children. Helen has hosted the Sunday morning programme for the past year after taking over the slot from former Love Island host Laura Whitmore.

Good Morning Britain is welcoming pop icon Duncan James as the new guest entertainment presenter on weekday mornings, and he's "super excited" but "nervous" to be joining the team, as the singer opened up on his amazing new showbiz role. Former band member Duncan, who previously opened up on pretending to date famous stars such as Geri Halliwell before coming out as gay, will be starting on the daytime TV show from Monday 14 August, and he's gearing up to fill in for long-time staple presenter Richard Arnold.

Channel 5 news presenter Dan Walker has scaled the perilous Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief and braved sparkly costumes and spray tans as a competitor on Strictly Come Dancing. But he had to face his two worst fears while filming alongside his long-time pal Helen Skelton for their new travel series Dan & Helen’s Pennine Adventure. The journalist and TV presenter, 46, is “mildly terrified” of horses, following an incident when he was a sports reporter.

Presenter, model, DJ, reality star, podcast host, body positivity advocate… you name it, Ashley James has it covered. But the latest “project” from the former Made In Chelsea star is her gorgeous daughter, Ada Isabelle Blue, who was delivered via C-section in March. Ada is a little sister to Alfie, who Ashley and her partner Tommy Andrews welcomed in January 2021 just after a year of dating.

Despite their busy schedule for the Women’s World Cup, England’s Lionesses have still found time to do their bit to encourage younger generations not to give up on their sporting dreams. Past and present players have come together to create an inspiring campaign that aims to encourage teenage girls to keep playing the sports they love, after it was revealed that 64% of secondary school girls drop out of all sports before they turn 16, with many of them citing insecurities about their body during puberty as the reason they stopped playing.

Blue singer Lee Ryan was pushed down stairs on an aeroplane by another passenger during a flight to Turkey after a “culturally insensitive” act, the boyband has said. Lee, 40, suffered a leg injury during the incident which took place on a flight from Georgia to Istanbul on Saturday, according to a statement on the band’s official social media channels.

Bebe Rexha says her tour “must go on” despite her previous show in New York having ended in “an unfortunate way”.The singer sustained facial injuries, including black eyes, after an audience member threw a phone, which hit the pop star in the face and caused her to fall to the ground. Ahead of her show in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Bebe, real name Bleta, posted on social media, hailing the “amazing show” in her hometown of New York. “Although the show ended in an unfortunate way it was still an amazing show in my hometown,” she said.

Blue‘s Lee Ryan could be faced with a new trial regarding his incident on a British Airways flight last summer.Ryan successfully applied to withdraw his guilty plea for assaulting a police officer after sharing that he only entered that plea following advice from his solicitor at the time. As BBC reports, Deputy chief magistrate Tan Ikram ruled there was “real doubt” whether Ryan had made an informed admission of guilt or was following instructions.A decision on whether or not he will face a new trial over the alleged assault will be made at a fresh hearing in July.At his hearing in January, Ryan pled guilty to the assault charge after following the advice his solicitor, Mike Rainford, gave him at the time.On his hearing on Tuesday, June 13, It was revealed by his new solicitor, Keima Payton, that Ryan has an autistic spectrum disorder.