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  • I’m A Celeb stars including Oti Mabuse in mum-mode and a croptop clad Maura Higgins jet home in style

    I’m A Celeb stars including Oti Mabuse in mum-mode and a croptop clad Maura Higgins jet home in style

    The class of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 2024 is heading home to the UK after spending three weeks in the jungle in Australia

    The stars of A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 2024 are all heading home after their impressive stint Down Under.

    After three weeks in the jungle battling a whole host of creepy crawlies and living off rice and beans, the famous faces are winging their way back to Blighty on their epic Emirates flight from Australia.

    Papped in Brisbane Airport today, Coleen Rooney looked like she was ready to get back to her luxury pad in Cheshire as she rocked up with a load of designer luggage alongside her sons Kit and Cass. Cass looked adorable sporting his mum’s jungle hat as he made his way through security along with Coleen’s parents who have been looking after their grandchildren while their daughter was on the show.

    Coleen Rooney leaves Brisbane Airport with sons Kit and Cass
    Coleen Rooney leaves Brisbane Airport with sons Kit and Cass 
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    Coleen’s husband, Wayne, is not Down Under due to his commitment managing Plymouth Argyle in the Championship. However, the WAG has revealed the first thing the former footballer said to her when she left the jungle.

    Speaking to Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid, on Good Morning Britain, the mum-of-four said: “He just said how much he missed me, how proud he was and that the support back home has been unbelievable.” Coleen added: “He just can’t wait to see me and I can’t wait to see him as well.”

    Oti Mabuse
    Oti Mabuse was seen with her adorable baby 
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    Also at the airport was Oti Mabuse and her adorable baby girl. The Dancing On Ice star came fourth in the public vote and looked every inch the doting mum as she walked through the airport, dressed in a comfy cream tracksuit, with her bundle of joy, clutching a bottle of milk.

    Meanwhile, making his way to check in was Reverend Richard Coles. Dressed in a smart checked shirt and chinos, he told the Mirror he’d had a “fantastic experience with great campmates, adding he’d “lost 7.75 kilos” during his time in camp.

    Reverend Richard Coles
    Reverend Richard Coles said he’d ha a ‘fantastic time’ Down under 
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    Also talking to the Mirror was Maura Higgins. Dressed in a tiny crop top and leggings, the former ring girl admitted she was “very tired” and was excited to get back to her “home comforts”.

    Next to rock up at the airport was former boxer, Barry McGuigan, who look delighted to be making his way back home. The 63-year-old was evicted last week with Maura after putting a good shift in in the jungle.

    Maura Higgins
    Maura Higgins is on her way home 
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    Maura Higgins
    We hope she’s got a jumper for the plane! 
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    Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)Barry quickly joked about Maura ‘s behaviour after leaving the camp as he said she spent her first night of freedom drinking, barely getting any sleep. The Irish promoter said: “It’s fascinating being on this side, we just stuffed our faces.

    Barry Mcguigan
    Barry Mcguigan looked delighted after hist stint in the jungle 
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    “I had a good sleep, not sure you had a good sleep Maura. She’s been drinking long into the night.” And Maura quickly hit back: “Barry don’t tell everyone!” But Barry continued: “Ohh it’s amazing, you wouldn’t believe it when you look at her.”

    As the pair chatted with host Joel Dommett, Maura revealed she only slept for an hour and a half as she celebrated getting out of the jungle. She said: “I only slept for an hour an a half. I went crazy with the food, I had a bottle of wine last night, yeah I definitely went overboard.”

    Melvin Odoom
    Melvin Odoom was still wearing his jungle hat 
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    Jane Moore was also papped in Brisbane after being booted off the show first. The Loose Women star smiled for the cameras, cutting a casual figure as she made her way through the airport sporting navy slacks, a white shirt and comfy grey cardigan.

    Joining her was Coronation Street star, Alan Halsall, sporting a black t.shirt and shorts. The Tyrone Dobbs star made the most of his time after the show, going skydiving and ‘passing out’ in a tattoo parlour with GK Barry’s dad, according to the YouTuber.

    Jane Moore
    Jane Moore cut a comfy figure for the flight 
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    Alan Halsall
    Alan Halsall made the most of his time in Oz after the show 
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    Meanwhile, Melvin Odoom was still wearing his jungle hat as he flashed a huge grin for the paparazzi. The Radio 1 star looked delighted to be going back to Blighty as he joined the class of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 2025 as they head home for Christmas.

  • ITV Loose Women star ’emotional’ as she makes heartbreaking admission

    ITV Loose Women star ’emotional’ as she makes heartbreaking admission

    Loose Women discussed the topic, ‘can you admit when you’re proud of yourself’, on Monday’s show where one panellist made a heartbreaking admission

    Loose Women star Ayda Field admitted she was ’emotional’ on Monday’s show as she made a heartbreaking admission.

    During the latest instalment, the panellists were discussing Coleen Rooney breaking down on Sunday’s final episode of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, where she admitted ‘it’s very rare that I’m proud of myself’.

    On the final instalment of the jungle series, after learning she had made the final, a teary Coleen, 38, said: “Knowing that I have made it to the final makes me proud.

    “I’m a proud mum, I’m a proud wife, I’m a proud daughter, it’s very rare that I’m proud of myself, so it means a lot. It’s very rare that I put myself first, so yeah these are happy tears!”

    Loose Women star Ayda Field admitted she was 'emotional' on Monday's show as she made a heartbreaking admission
    Loose Women star Ayda Field admitted she was ’emotional’ on Monday’s show as she made a heartbreaking admission 
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    As such, on Monday’s Loose Women, the panellists discussed the topic, ‘can you admit when you’re proud of yourself’, where Ayda, 45, who is married to Robbie Williams, admitted Coleen’s words left her emotional.

    Ayda said: “I really resonated when she said it, I got quite emotional, because I just think I’ve got four kids and I’ve got my mother who is not well, I’ve got a very busy busy husband that’s very recognisable.

    “I really understand what that’s like to put everybody first, it’s my joy to do that, I’m a people pleaser and if my kids are good, my husband’s good and my mum’s good, then I’m good.

    “But I rarely take the space to put myself anywhere on the list, anywhere near the top of the list, and pat myself on the back. I don’t think I do a good enough job of that. So when I saw her, Coleen, getting very emotional about that, I too was emotional!

    “I think as women, we’re so hard on ourselves because we have so many obligations and so many roles to fill in our lives, we don’t really stop to take a moment on how much we’re achieving and what we’re doing.”

    Coleen Rooney on 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'
    During the latest instalment, the panellists were discussing Coleen Rooney breaking down on Sunday’s final episode of I’m a Celebrity 
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    Host, Ruth Langsford, then pointed out that Coleen had mentioned how her children are so proud of their footballer father Wayne Rooney and it’s nice that they can be proud of her too for I’m A Celebrity.

    Ayda continued: “That was the thing, I resonated with that too, it’s like my kids look at Rob and he’s performing in front of 80,000 people all the time and I’m making them do their homework.

    “I think that was for me, starting a brand and even being on this show [Loose Women], my daughter is so proud and the little kids watch it sometimes, they’re like: ‘We saw you on the TV mummy!’, or at school pick up, if someone’s wearing my activewear, Teddy will go: ‘Mum she’s wearing your clothes!’

    “The small things are really big things for me, especially with my girls, I want them to see that you can be a mummy and a woman and wife and do all these things and be commanding a space that’s your own. It’s hard to find that for yourself!”

  • Katie Price reignites feud with Loose Women as she makes shocking dig after being axed

    Katie Price reignites feud with Loose Women as she makes shocking dig after being axed

    Katie Price has reignited her feud with Loose Women, stating she would never return to the show after being dropped from the panel. Reflecting on her time on the show, she revealed that it left her with negative feelings and a firm decision not to go back if ever invited.

    Katie Price reignited her feud with Loose Women , stating she would never return to the show after being dropped from the panel. The former glamour model was a regular on Loose Women from 2015 to 2018 but has not returned to the show since.

    Katie, 46, appeared on the My Life Is Chaos podcast to discuss her current views on Loose Women. She said: “When I think of me on Loose Women I don’t get a good feeling in my belly from it.

    “Because I look at it and think no, no that was dark times for me so I haven’t got a good feeling about Loose Women in my belly. So if they ever asked me to do it my answer would be ‘no thank you’.” She added: “Yeah so not against the girls or anyone, its I just don’t want to do it. I’ve been there done it for like two years.”

    Katie was reportedly removed from Loose Women due to concerns over her behavior behind the scenes. Panellist Linda Robson, in her book, expressed her affection for Katie but admitted that at times her behavior was challenging to deal with.

    Linda wrote: “I love Katie Price but sometimes I think she deliberately tries to shock. I did an awards show with her once where we were both supposed to be presenting together but no one could find her anywhere.

    The former glamour model was a regular on Loose Women from 2015 to 2018 but has not returned to the show since
    The former glamour model was a regular on Loose Women from 2015 to 2018 but has not returned to the show since 
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    “She finally showed up just in time. When we got out on the stage, she started talking about herself and I had to tell her, ‘Oi! It ain’t about you today’. Now whenever I see her, she tells me how she wants to come back to Loose Women. And I say, ‘But, Katie, you can’t f*** ing behave yourself, can you?’”

    Linda added: “I do worry about her. Sometimes I thought she’d been out late the night before a show. She used to sleep in the car on her way in and would arrive in her pyjamas and get dressed when she got there. I used to think that was quite a good idea actually. She always made plenty of headlines whenever she was on, though.”

    Last year, Katie slammed her former Loose Women co-stars after being snubbed from the popular ITV morning programme. Her teenage son Junior, who Katie shares with ex-husband Peter Andre, appeared on the show to promote his single Only One.

    In his first solo TV interview, Junior 18, spoke at length about his whirlwind music career, following in the footsteps of his Mysterious Girl hitmaker dad. But the mum-of-five pointed out presenters failed to mention her once, despite her music career too. Famously singing her rendition of A Whole New World, as well as releasing several tracks herself, Katie hit out at hosts Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha, Judi Love and Jane Moore in a TikTok tirade, telling fans the stars “hate me”.

    The former glamour model was telling her live viewers how she wasn’t mentioned at all in Junior’s interview, despite still being in his life. “Isn’t it weird I was in Big Brother with Nadia, I presented with all the other ones on Loose Women.” She explained: “Not one mention about his mum, not one mention about ‘is your mum proud of you? It was all Pete, Pete, Pete, Pete, Pete. He was obviously told not to talk about me. It is so cruel. But that’s what this industry is like!”

  • ITV Loose Women cut to break as Ruth Langsford mentions Eamonn Holmes split

    ITV Loose Women cut to break as Ruth Langsford mentions Eamonn Holmes split

    Loose Women star Ruth Langsford announced the end of her marriage to her former This Morning co-host Eamonn Holmes in May and the topic of divorce was suddenly brought up during the latest episode of the ITV show

    Loose Women made an abrupt cut to an ad break after Ruth Langsford appeared to make a subtle dig at ex Eamonn Holmes.

    The TV presenter, 64, announced the end of her marriage to her former This Morning co-host Eamonn, 64, in May. The pair had been together for more than two decades and are parents to son Jack Holmes, 22, together.

    During Tuesday’s (December 10) episode of the ITV hit chat show Ruth made a return to our TV screens alongside fellow co-stars Coleen Nolan, Kelly Holmes and Mariella Frostrup as they discussed a number of trending topics.

    However it was one segment that caught Ruth’s attention as they had a debate on if they would ever make their adult children choose between their parents and their potential partner.

    Ruth Langsford Loose Women
    Ruth Langsford addresses Eamonn Holmess split 
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    Mariella started off by saying: “I just think it’s madness. You know for a fact no matter what position you take in your child’s life if you intrunch yourself too deeply they are going to do the opposite thing anyway.”

    She continued: “How on earth would the inclusion of someone in family life be worth the jeopardy of not talking to your child anymore, I just can’t imagine it.”

    Coleen also shared her opinion as she explained: “I think it is important for parents to let their children find out for themselves and it might work out and they spend the rest of their lives together but it might be that they end up heartbroken and that’s when as a parent you step in.”

    Ruth and Eamonn
    Ruth and Eamonn had been together for more than two decades before calling it quits 
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    Talk soon turned to how divorced parents handle those type of situation and Ruth went on to admit: “I think it’s very selfish when you hear parents say well if they are divorced then I’m not coming to your wedding if he’s coming or if she is there and I just think it’s so selfish isn’t it because it is their day.”

    Mariella jumped in and said: “That’s a whole other subject isn’t it? How to divorce well.”

    Ruth made a cheeky quip at her recent split from Eamonn as she replied: “Oh tell me about it.” The remark took everyone by surprise as the show cut to a break, Ruth announced: “Anyway funnily it’s now time for a break”

  • Stacey Solomon shares ‘upsetting’ aspect of Christmas at home with Joe Swash

    Stacey Solomon shares ‘upsetting’ aspect of Christmas at home with Joe Swash

    Stacey Solomon will be back on BBC One on Wednesday to host a new Crafty Christmas series, as she shares her top tips and tricks for a fabulous festive season

    TV favourite Stacey Solomon has opened up about her family’s Christmas, admitting that one part of it is “upsetting.”

    The 35-year-old Loose Women star got candid on The One Show, chatting with hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp about the holiday season. Nestled next to Doctor Who scribe Russell T Davies, she was quizzed on her telly habits over the festive period.

    Roman probed: “Stacey, Christmas Day this year, who controls the remote control in your household?” Stacey confessed with a hint of mock despair: “Oh, I’m sorry to say Russell, but it’s mainly kids’ TV in our house. It’s very upsetting. I mean lovely for a couple of minutes of the day.

    Not only did she dish on her domestic Yuletide routine with hubby Joe Swash and their brood, but Stacey also spilled the beans on her upcoming show, A Crafty Christmas with Stacey Solomon, reports Wales Online.

    Stacey Solomon shared what her family do during Christmas
    Stacey Solomon shared what her family do during Christmas 
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    Set to hit screens on Wednesday, 18 December, at 9pm on BBC One, Stacey will be seen whipping up homemade Christmas gifts and decorations, aiming to spread joy without breaking the bank. Her creative concoctions range from angelic tree toppers to compact Christmas trees, alongside bespoke goodies like gingerbread body butter and easy-peasy no-sew cushions.

    As she revealed on The One Show, Stacey’s not stopping at crafts – she’s planning a bash at her grandmother Gwen’s care home, aiming to sprinkle some much-needed festive spirit among the residents.

    Stacey Solomon has rallied the troops, enlisting the help of her husband Joe, their kids, sister Jemma, and her ‘Sort Your Life Out’ sidekick Dilly Carter to create a magical winter wonderland for a care home party.

    Stacey will be starring in her own festive show this month
    Stacey will be starring in her own festive show this month 
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    The crafting queen is set to dazzle residents and staff with her handmade ornaments, transforming the care home just in time for Christmas joy.

    Recounting the experience to Roman and Alex, Stacey shared: “Grandma Gwen was so excited we were coming to her care home! She was over the moon.

    “My grandma is just the most amazing woman. She’s 96 this month,” and revealed, “So when we said we’ll come to her care home, she was absolutely delighted.”

  • Real Housewives star Brandi Glanville unrecognisable as condition drastically changes face

    Real Housewives star Brandi Glanville unrecognisable as condition drastically changes face

    Former Real Housewives star Brandi Glanville has revealed she’s been in and out of the hospital after shocking fans with a swollen-face selfie

    Brandi Glanville has sparked concern amongst fans after looking unrecognisable with a swollen face amid a health condition.

    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 52, took to social media to post a concerning photo of herself amid her ongoing health battle. “What happened?” she wrote on X on Sunday.

    “I wish I knew I’ve been in and out of the hospital this passed year and 1/2 … spent almost every dollar I have trying to figure it out. Some Dr.’s say I have a parasite that jumps around my face. Some say it’s stress induced edema. I personally say it’s Bravo.”

    Glanville sparked fan concern as she posted the shocking photo of her changing face. She didn’t detail her condition but simply captioned the snap, “Sick it.” Her fans quickly flocked to share their support, as other made suggestions as to what the condition could be.

    “Is that filler migration?” one fan questioned, to which another responded, “No, it’s an immune response because she’s in poor health.” Another wrote: “Awwww brandi … im sooooo sorry … you’ve had nothing but hardships … sending all prayers for you …you’ll come back girl and smash it just watch.”

    Someone else added: “Brandi, this just breaks my heart for you. I’ll definitely be keeping you in my prayers.. Love ya.” The reality star previously blamed Bravo for her swollen face. Back in July, Brandi said she was “miserable and depressed” due to their ongoing legal drama.

    Brandi claimed her former employer – US TV network Bravo – was to blame for her facial disfigurement. During the summer, she took to X to announce that stress was causing havoc on her appearance. “This is why I’m miserable and depressed ” she wrote, sharing a selfie of herself that showed her left cheek severely swollen and bruised.

    “I’m not even gonna share the picture of when it sinks in. Stress will kill you. How is your wealth? Take care of yourself people thank you Bravo. I couldn’t even work if I wanted to at this point.”

    She first began experiencing these symptoms around October 2023, when she had to be rushed to the hospital after her face blew up, eyes swelled shut and she collapsed.

    A source told Entertainment Tonight at the time: “Brandi’s been under so much stress since The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip drama started with Caroline Manzo. She hasn’t been able to work since the false claims were brought against her and now it’s taking a toll on her physically.”

  • Rebekah Vardy praises Coleen Rooney as she admits ‘it’s time to move on’ after Wagatha drama

    Rebekah Vardy praises Coleen Rooney as she admits ‘it’s time to move on’ after Wagatha drama

    Rebekah Vardy has praised Coleen Rooney’s recent I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! appearance as she told fans it’s time to put the Wagatha drama to bed

    Rebekah Vardy has vowed it’s time to move on from her drama with Coleen Rooney.

    The pair have been locked in a war of words and lawsuits after Coleen dramatically claimed that Rebekah’s Instagram account had been leaking stories to the media. In 2019, Coleen appeared to break the internet with her Wagatha Christie sting investigation which saw her post a slew of fake stories on her private Instagram page.

    The High Court heard how Vardy’s account was the only profile to be given access to see her posts. Rebekah strongly denies the allegations made against her. During the expensive court battle, it was heard how Vardy’s former agent, Caroline Watt, may have been responsible for the leaks, having had access to her account.

    But despite the drama between Rebekah, 42 and Coleen, 38, it appears that the charity ambassadors could be prepared to leave the past behind them. Coleen had recently been appearing on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, during which, she briefly touched on the trial, which saw a judge rule in her favour and state that her claim about Rebekah allegedly leaking stories was “substantially true”.

    Rebekah Vardy has praised Coleen Rooney
    Rebekah Vardy has praised Coleen Rooney 
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    Coleen finished second on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
    Coleen finished second on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 
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    Now, Rebekah has praised the Liverpudlian, who placed runner-up to McFly singer and guitarist, Danny Jones, in Sunday night’s grand final. Writing in her column for The Sun, Rebekah said: “And Coleen finished second, Coleen has had a fab series, she has really done well and made herself proud.

    “Yes, I know you’re all waiting for me to say otherwise, I’m sorry to disappoint, but it’s just not happening. It’s really, really time to move on and end the year with a positive.” More than seven million people tuned in to watch Coleen narrowly beaten by Danny on I’m A Celebrity on Sunday night, a jump of around half a million over the finale last year, figures reveal – a rise from the 6.6 million viewers who watched TV star Sam Thompson win last year, ITV said.

    The Claire House ambassador secured a whopping 44.8% of the public vote, meanwhile winner Danny bagged 55.2%. But while Coleen has previously stepped out of the limelight, sources have now revealed heading Down Under have reignited her passion for TV.

    “Her time on I’m A Celebrity only solidified what the execs already knew – Coleen is a natural on screen,” a TV insider told the Mirror. “Her authenticity and charm made her an immediate favourite with viewers. She has been approached time and time again to do more TV but now it is going to happen.”

    The source adds: “I’m A Celebrity was the test run that ITV wanted to see. ITV has long had their eyes on her for a big role, and now, with her performance as runner-up, they’re ready to offer her one of the most exciting daytime TV slots on the channel. She’s set to become one of TV’s biggest stars. A big deal is certainly in the offing!”

  • Toyah Willcox turned Strictly down twice as she names ‘inappropriate’ partners BBC gave her

    Toyah Willcox turned Strictly down twice as she names ‘inappropriate’ partners BBC gave her

    Toyah Willcox rejected two younger partners on Strictly Come Dancing, but the BBC respected her wishes for an older dancer and got things right the third time with Neil Jones

    Pop sensation Toyah Willcox, 66, revealed she turned her nose up at two partners on Strictly Come Dancing.

    The musician appeared on the BBC show this year, and recently shared that while she ended up dancing with Neil Jones, 42, she was first set up with two other ballroom pros – but told producers it wouldn’t work because of their ages. Toyah was first matched with Vito Coppola, 32, and then Nikita Kuzmin, 26, but thought that they were too young to dance with her.

    Toyah told the Mail Online that she auditioned for the show with Vito, and he “loved her immediately” and wanted to partner with her on the show. Despite being honoured by Vito’s wish, Toyah asked for someone else.

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    Toyah said that both she and finalist Sarah Hadland thought it would be ‘inappropriate’ to have ‘young people’s heads near their crotches’ 
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    “I would have hated to do an intimate dance with someone that young. I said I really want to be age appropriate and dance with someone who is right for my physicality, and I was asked if I would dance with Nikita and I just said look, it’s going to look so wrong,” she said.

    Toyah explained that Miranda star Sarah Hadland felt the same way, and also asked for a more seasoned dancer. “I trusted Neil, he has experience and has the same mental experiences as me. Sarah Hadland and I said we don’t want young people’s heads anywhere near our crotches and I don’t want my head anywhere near their crotches…” she joked.

    The singer added that production respected her request to keep things “age-appropriate,” after fearing that her 40-year age gap with Nikita would end up making him “frustrated.”

    Despite her one major demand on the show, Toyah appeared on Love Your Weekend with host Alan Titchmarsh, and said that she had a great time on Strictly. Alan asked about rumours of inappropriate behaviour on set, and Toyah said she was more than comfortable in the intense environment.

    Alan asked: “There has been quite a bit of controversy about it, of late. So you didn’t feel threatened at all and you enjoyed the experience?” To which Toyah clarified that she “loved” her time on the show.

    Toyah explained: “I’ve been in the business for 45 years and I’ve been criticised every day in my life so I’m used to it. I’m also used to being a woman having to prove myself so you toughen up to it and I still believe that it was a fantastic opportunity. Everyday opportunities will happen for me and I worked incredibly hard to make the most of it. I loved every second and it’s as simple as that.”

    The star made a candid admission as she said: “I’ve worked with tougher directors. I’ve worked with George Cukor, who directed Judy Garland on A Star is Born and he shouted everyday at not only me.” Toyah again explained: “I’m used to this. When you are at the top it’s tough, it’s so tough.”

  • Exclusive: Coleen Rooney reveals I’m A Celebrity stars slept outside of camp one night

    Exclusive: Coleen Rooney reveals I’m A Celebrity stars slept outside of camp one night

    Coleen Rooney has opened up about her time on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and revealed that the campmates were forced to flee camp in the middle of the night

    This year’s batch of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! stars spent a night outside of the camp, Coleen Rooney has revealed.

    The Scouse star, 38, narrowly missed out on the jungle crown on Sunday night, coming runner-up to McFly singer Danny Jones. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Coleen looks back on her time on the ITV show – the highs and the lows – and revealed how extreme weather forced them to flee camp on night.

    Coleen – who says she got terrible headaches after detoxing from caffeine and sugar – said the first few days in the Australian outback were “tough before it started getting better.” But she adds: “As it got better, the weather got worse. And then that was tough.”

    The weather was the worst in the show’s history with the camp battered by endless storms. “There was one night where we got all got woken up in the early hours in the morning to go into the Bush Telegraph because of a storm” she says. “I was asleep in there, Alan was asleep. You think this isn’t what we thought the jungle would be.”

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    Coleen Rooney was a huge hit with ITV viewers 
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    Elsewhere during her chat with the Mirror after narrowly losing out to Danny, Coleen admits she secretly questioned her place on the show after just one week – because she missed her family too much. She shares how she sobbed after just a few days after being reminded of husband Wayne Rooney and their sons whose faces were emblazoned on her pillow.

    “n that first week, I did wake up one morning and I looked at the pillow and I saw on it obviously Wayne and the kids, and I had a little cry and I thought I don’t know whether I can go all this way,” she recalls. But she says she “soon snapped out it” by getting stuck into her chores instead – namely the washing up.

    “I went off and did the washing up and collected the wood and did whatever I had to do,” she says. “I just got on with it.” Coleen then shares how the first few days were also tough as she worried she wasn’t a big enough personality like some of the other campmates, and too quiet.

    “In the first week I just thought I can’t see me going all the way because I was just me,” the mum-of-four admits. “We had loads of personalities in there who were great and I got on with, but they were performers and I felt like I was, at times, just sat there thinking, ‘what do I bring?’

    “It wasn’t uncomfortable. They made it comfortable. It was just me sitting back and looking at that camp and thinking I was more quieter than everyone else. But obviously people enjoyed it and wanted me to stay in there longer and see a bit more of me. I don’t know why but they did.”

  • Danny Jones forced to hand back I’m A Celeb crown and won’t receive cash prize

    Danny Jones forced to hand back I’m A Celeb crown and won’t receive cash prize

    McFly star Danny Jones has been crowned King of the Jungle after his I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! success but there is no prize for winning the ITV show

    Jungle champ Danny Jones will not receive a cash prize following his I’m A Celebrity win – but could make mega money from brand deals and other big TV opportunities.

    All the stars are paid a fixed sum when they sign up for the show, and Danny was said to be one of the lower earners, taking home between £100,000 and £150,000 for his three-week stint in Australia. But he could earn ten times that amount – which makes up for the fact he doesn’t get to keep his crown or wooden sceptre!

    Experts say there will be kick-backs aplenty following his success, with previous winners earning big bucks after their stint. With a tour planned for 2025, it doesn’t look like the McFly star will have much time but some of the money on offer is sure to turn his head.

    Brand and Culture Expert Nick Ede said it’s a big opportunity. “£1.5 million as the winner all eyes are on Danny and I can see him being offered advertising deals and personal appearance fees as well as hosting jobs too,” he told MailOnline. ITV are also said to be eyeing him up.

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    Danny Jones must hand back his floral jungle crown and wooden sceptre 
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    The offers are now expected to roll in. TV bosses reportedly keen to sign the star to one of its main shows alongside the likes of Joel Dommett and Bradley Walsh and with Danny already a judge on The Voice, he could soon add more shows to his roster. “

    Danny is the embodiment of everything ITV loves,” a source told the Sun. He’s fun, family friendly and incredibly popular. Watching how popular he was on I’m A Celeb made him a key target for other shows they have coming up. Danny is a brilliant musician, but he is also great on TV.”

    Last year’s winner Sam Thompson has hardly been off our screens and earned another pay-day after signing up to help with the coverage of the new series. He revealed he had been forced to hand back the items and joked that he had ‘nothing to show’ for his success.

    Telling campmate Josie Gibson on This Morning, he said: “I didn’t get to keep anything! They wouldn’t let me keep anything! I had to give the sceptre back. I really wanted to bring it through airport security because it’s quite big. ‘But yeah, I don’t have anything to show for it.”

    Viewers watched on as the guitarist, 38, was named the show’s winner last night as he beat Coleen Rooney to the top spot. But he almost didn’t go on the show – and told Lorraine that he wanted a nice long break after a big year with a busy 2025 ahead of him.

    Danny won the Masked Singer and alongside bandmate Tom Fletcher and then sealed glory on The Voice earlier this year – and was looking forward to some time to himself. He said: “To do the treble, I’ve had a crazy year. I just doubled down on it and thought why not. With a tour next year I was meant to have six months off and move house, but when I’m A Celeb came up I said screw it, let’s do it!

    “I feel overwhelmed. It’s like when people buy tickets to your show. I’m always amazed by it. The fact so many people voted for me to be the King, I’m sure and I’ll be forever thankful. I feel like I have connected with people like I haven’t before. It didn’t know it would be so rewarding.”