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Stacey Solomon has made no secret of her love for motherhood over the years, but the busy star has now dropped a bombshell – that she’d like to expand her brood even further! The mother-of-five took to Instagram last week to reveal to her 5.8m followers that she would “love” more kids – but a source tells OK! that, well, husband Joe Swash isn’t quite so sure about the idea. “I can honestly say, my favourite thing in the whole wide world is being a mum. I just get so much joy from watching our little ones grow & getting to be a part of their world,” she wrote in response to fans asking whether more kids were on the cards.

The X Factor star Emma Chawney has announced her mother Audrey has sadly passed away at the age of 73. Emma, who is famed for her X Factor auditions in 2006 and 2007, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news on 15 January alongside a snap of her mum. "RIP my beautiful amazing mum," she penned.

Former X Factor star Eoghan Quigg has shared the results of his Turkey hair transplant with a number of gruesome operation pics. X Factor fans might remember Eoghan as the fresh-faced 16-year-old singer from Northern Ireland, who appeared on the show in 2008. Back then, he had a trademark crop of hair which was styled in a Justin Bieber-like mop, but it seems the star, who is now a 31-year-old dad of four, suffered from his hair "thinning and receding", which he said "affected me mentally".

Former X-Factor star Craig Colton has wowed his fans on social media after sharing a photo which showcased his remarkable glow-up in the years since leaving the show.The talented singer, 35, took part in the popular singing competition back in 2011 where his voice quickly attracted the attention of Take That frontman Gary Barlow, who served as his mentor on the show. Now, over thirteen years on since showcasing his stellar voice with the world, Craig has revealed just how much he’s changed, with the star now virtually unrecognisable.These days, Craig has embraced a far more mature sense of style and ditched his iconic fringe for a more slicked back hairdo, complete with plenty of facial hair to match.

She may have hid her expanding bump underneath a black hoodie and dark leggings but a grinning Fleur East was absolutely glowing as she was seen in London for the first time, following a sun-soaked holiday with her husband Marcel Robin.The singer, co-host since 2023 of Strictly: It Takes Two with Janette Manrara, announced she was expecting her first child with Marcel, a French fashion designer and star stylist, on Instagram on New Year’s Day, with a sweet caption, which read: '2024 is gonna be different.' Fleur’s relaxed, low-key look was completed with a pair of white trainers, a padded jacket and a scarf - not surprising, given the chill currently bracing the capital. The blooming 36 year old radio DJ, who reached the final of X Factor in 2014 and was also a campmate on I'm A Celebrity in 2018, had previously given fans a first glimpse of her growing bump as she posed by the pool with a delighted Marcel on holiday, in a sleeveless vest and mustard cargo trousers.

Brendan Cole is the professional dancer known for his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, having been one of the most familiar faces on the show from 2004 to 2018. But his time on Strictly came to an end when he was shockingly let go after his contract was not renewed, leaving fans stunned. Like Anton Du Beke, Brendan had been a part of the show since it started in 2004 and was the first to be associated with the infamous 'Strictly Curse'.

Stacey Solomon seriously wowed fans when she displayed her incredible body transformation during a luxurious holiday to Jamaica with her family. Stacey surprised her entire family of 20 people with the dream trip at Christmas.The mum of five gave a glimpse of her toned abs and svelte figure, as she looked sensational while posing in a barely-there red bikini on the beach.

It's been 20 years since Sharon Osbourne first appeared on The X Factor's judging panel, yet the star is still known as a legend of the show - which left screens in 2018. Famed for sitting alongside the likes of Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh as they searched for upcoming singers, you'd like to think the judging panel all got along like a house on fire. However, things weren't so simple, Sharon, 71, has revealed in an exclusive chat with OK!, admitting that she and Simon weren't so close away from the cameras.

There’s little Sharon Osbourne likes more than hearing other people’s life stories. “I’d never buy a novel,” says the fiery Mrs O. “I only buy biographies.

Ally Brooke and her long-term boyfriend Will Bracey have announced their engagement, just days after he popped the question.The Fifth Harmony star, 30, who shot to fame after the girlband was formed during the 2012 series of The X Factor US, has been in a relationship with Will since 2015. The romantic proposal came just a couple of weeks after Ally released a special Christmas EP titled Under the Tree, which saw her reunite with former bandmate Dinah Jane for a deut of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.

Stacey Solomon confessed she was feeling a bit jittery about singing in front of a live audience again, 14 years after her first appearance on The X Factor. The mum-of-four, who first stepped into the limelight during the sixth season of The X Factor in 2009, has since become a beloved TV host and online influencer. But on Saturday 16 December, Stacey was getting ready to sing for her grandma's birthday at her care home.

East 17 star Blair Dreelan is officially engaged to his girlfriend Sophie Hind, as she shared the exciting news on Instagram with her followers.The sweet couple, who have been together for over a decade, got engaged in Reykjavík, Iceland, as Blair got down on one knee under the northern lights. Blair and his professional dancer fiance, Sophie, can be seen posing for snaps in front of the stunning backdrop.They even caught the moment Blair proposed, as Sophie held her hands up to her face.The bride-to-be also flaunted her stunning engagement ring as she held her finger up to the camera for one of the snaps. Blair and Sophie captioned their joint post: “21.11.23 a magical moment”.

Harry Styles has made headlines by shaving his signature curls into a buzz cut, as confirmed by his mother, Anne Twist.The news broke after Harry was spotted at U2's concert in Las Vegas with his girlfriend, Taylor Russell. Fans had been speculating about Harry's drastic hairstyle change, and the rumours were finally put to rest by Anne Twist.

Watching the newest series of Big Brother, you might recognise some of the contestants from other shows.Tom's been on Kavos Weekender, while Farida was recently on Blankety Blank. It's a similar story with celebrity stars on programmes like I'm A Celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing as the shows continue to run. We're likely to see people appearing across several programmes as the talent pool shrinks.

Former X Factor star Chico Slimani looked completely different from his days on the singing contest as he appeared on Good Morning Britain with a new hairstyle. The 52-year-old singer, who now works as a fitness influencer, wore his hair in long black braids with a black hat as he was invited on the ITV show on Friday.

Former X Factor judge L.A. Reid has been sued for sexual assault, as an ex-colleague has accused him of attacking “her on a private jet.” A lawsuit against the music guru was filed on Wednesday, 8 November, at the Federal District Court in Manhattan. L.A has worked with many music stars throughout his career, and he worked on The X Factor for the first two series back in 2011.

Leona Lewis, the X Factor winner of 2006, has had quite a journey since her days as a Pizza Hut waitress. After winning the show, the singing sensation was signed to Simon Cowell's Syco record label and went on to sell over 25 million records, earning nominations for six Brit Awards and three Grammys, and winning two MOBO awards. Now, the Bleeding Love singer is living a new life in Los Angeles with her husband Dennis Jauch and their one year old baby.

Marvin Humes, a member of the popular boy band JLS, is reportedly set to trade his microphone for creepy crawlies in the Australian jungle on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! His wife, Rochelle Humes from The Saturdays and This Morning, is said to be fully behind him. It's also rumoured that Marvin's This Morning colleague, Josie Gibson, will be joining him in the sunny Australian wilderness, leaving behind the wet and windy UK weather.

The X Factor's Ella Henderson had to be rushed to hospital after she badly hurt her ankle.The Ghost singer shared pictures of her injury on Instagram, showing herself in crutches.The 27 year old star was seen posing in a hospital ward as she broke the unfortunate news to her followers on Tuesday, 31 October. Ella showed off her leg in a boot while standing next to a doctor. She even made a cheeky reference to the spooky season in her post, telling her fans that she wouldn't be able to join any Halloween parties or performances due to her injuries, writing: "HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2023." She added: "Only went and messed up my ankle...

Britney Spears has revealed that she “absolutely hated” her time on the judging panel on “The X Factor.”Writing in her new memoir “The Woman In Me,” which hit stores Tuesday, the singer recalled her short-lived stint on the show.“Feeling like I needed more direction, I decided to go back to work. I tried to occupy myself by being productive. I began appearing on more TV shows – including, in 2012, as a judge on ‘The X Factor,'” she writes.“I think a lot of people are really professional on TV, like Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani.

An emotional Ben Foden has broken his silence about missing friend and The X Factor: Celebrity bandmate Levi Davis. Levi, who was part of the rugby trio Try Star in the 2019 reality series, went missing at the end of October 2022 and his friends and family remain in the dark about his whereabouts. Speaking exclusively to OK! as the one-year anniversary of Levi's disappearance approaches, rugby pro Ben, 38, said he wanted to remain "optimistic" for a happy outcome.

Eighties popstar Sinitta and music producer Simon Cowell spent three decades in and out of a passionate relationship before a twist of fate called time on their romance for good some years ago. Ever since, however, the pair have enjoyed a close-knit friendship, with 'So Macho' singer Sinitta often appearing alongside The X Factor boss Simon over the years at the 'judge's houses' stage of the competition. And catching up with OK! this week, the 59-year-old mother-of-two says she and Simon, 64, are now even closer than ever, dubbing the father-of-one, her "baby".

The X Factor star Monica Michael looks unrecognisable from her days in the singing competition, as she has now reinvented her style and is a TikTok star. Monica first auditioned for the X Factor in 2013 and immediately wowed judges and successfully made it to the six chair challenge.The star, who was mentored by Cheryl, sadly got eliminated but came back stronger two years later.To the judges surprise, Monica entered the show again for her second shot at fame and successfully made it all the way to the live shows. After finishing in eight place, Monica then took some time out from the spotlight but has made a return eight years later.

Ray Quinn and Emily Fletcher said their 'I Do's' at Cheshire's incredible Grade-1 listed Peckforton Castle - which has already seen a host of celebrity A-listers take their vows in its incredible grounds.The 35-year-old X Factor finalist and his dance teacher bride Emily, 31, recited their personal vows to each other in the castle's Great Hall, complete with its incredible 10m-high vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. "We'd been to so many different venues but this place just stood out for us, it really felt like a bit of us,” nto tears," Ray told us a few days after the ceremony on Monday 2 October, which was covered exclusively by OK!.

The X Factor star Ray Quinn and his stunning bride Emily Fletcher paid a very special tribute to Ray’s late father as they took their vows at their fairytale wedding.The couple tied the knot at Cheshire’s incredible Peckforton Castle, and enjoyed a “magical fairytale” day surrounded by everything they hold dear. For Dancing on Ice winner Ray, 35, it was especially important that he paid tribute to his much-missed late dad, also called Ray, who passed away from cancer three years ago.

Channel 5’s latest murder mystery drama is about to set sail - and Coronation Street fans can expect a mini soap reunion to take place on board. Shayne Ward, Catherine Tyldesley and Claire Sweeney are swapping the cobbles for the high seas in The Good Ship Murder, a new series from Ridley creator Paul Mayhew Thompson.The X Factor winner Shayne stars as Jack, an ex-copper-turned-cruise-singer who’s tasked with catching a killer on the luxury liner alongside its First Officer Kate, played by Catherine. “For me, I’m playing a detective for the first time - and the fact that I get to sing as well, it just felt like it was the right time for this to happen,” Shayne says.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing were left stunned after former show star Fleur East returned to pay tribute to the late Tina Turner, who passed away in May. Fleur, 35, who found fame on The X Factor in 2005, appeared on Strictly last year, and she made it to the final four, before being beaten to the winner's post by wildlife presenter, Hamza Yassin. But Fleur was back on Strictly during the results show on Sunday, 1 October, as she took to the stage alongside Beverley Knight and Laura Mvula to belt out some of Tina's biggest hits.

The X Factor star Christopher Maloney looked bloody and bruised after undergoing eyelid surgery in Poland.The surgery that conducted the cosmetic procedure, which aims to improve hooded or drooping eyelids and eye bags, posted a video of the 45 year old singer following the surgery, where he could been seen with rather bruised-looking eyes. He said: "I think obviously people worry about coming abroad for surgery because it's a foreign country and they think people don't speak English, and the cleanliness and how good is the surgeon.

He triggered both chaos and controversy when he appeared on The X Factor back in 2011 as a hell-raising 18-year-old, but now Frankie Cocozza is proving he's all grown up.The now 30-year-old singer who still works as a musician, is currently living in sunny Sydney, Australia with his four-year-old son, who is also named Frankie. He shares his adorable little boy with his wife, Bianca, whom he married in 2018 in a sun-soaked ceremony in Brighton after first meeting on Celebs Go Dating - the duo allegedly split last year however.

Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock has shared a post on Instagram commemorating the band's 12-year anniversary. However, the post seemed to omit any mention of former bandmate Jesy Nelson. In her Instagram post, the 31-year-old celebrated the milestone by resharing a video of herself, Perrie Edwards, and Jade Thirlwall performing together on stage.The foursome originally came together as contestants on the eighth series of The X Factor in 2011, winning the competition and subsequently achieving significant success as Little Mix.