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Following the Sussexes’ viral Baby Momma dance video, a PR expert explains why the rumours of a royal reality show could be bad news for their extended royal family

Meghan and Harry have dramatically changed their behaviour recently(Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could be set to film their own fly-on-the-wall documentary series which, given their history of spilling the beans, could spell trouble for the royal family. After Meghan released her now-viral twerking video, experts say there’s more signs than ever that the couple are “breaking the mould” of royal life and are ready to take steps into the lucrative world of reality television.

“It looks very much like they would love to do a reality show,” says PR guru Dermot McNamara. “She’s sharing far more of her personal, fun life with Harry and the children, and focusing on the fun and light-hearted side of themselves. Meghan is as popular as she is polarising and that makes TV gold because everyone has an opinion on her. In this throwaway, digital society we want big pop culture moments – and Meghan and Harry deliver those, so the channels will be very keen to sign them up.”

Meghan’s video very quickly became her most-watched clip on Instagram(Image: meghan/Instagram)

While Meghan is set to release the second season of her very polished With Love, Meghan series later this year, a reality show would be the first of its kind for the California-based couple. But given their history of dropping bombshells when the cameras start rolling, a source tells us that a Kardashian-esque programme could spell bad news for the UK royals.

“We can see that Meghan and Harry don’t feel they have to stay silent any more, it’s clear in the interviews they’ve done, and the other shows,” our source claims. “So if they go on to film more, and especially if they discuss their relationship with William and Kate, for example, it would probably be a nightmare for the rest of the family.”

Meghan’s twerking video, which lasts just under 90 seconds, shows a heavily pregnant Meghan, 43, and Prince Harry, 40, dancing to the Starrkeisha song The Baby Momma in an attempt to kick off her labour with Lilibet, now four.

Meghan released the twerking video to mark Lilibet’s fourth birthday(Image: meghan/Instagram)

At the time of going to press the twerking reel had amassed over 46 million views, making it Meghan’s most-watched video on her account by a long way. Only her launch video for As Ever, which was posted back in February, comes anywhere close with 27.8m views so far.

The clip inevitably created a storm online, with some followers calling it “cringe”. One person accused the couple of “ruining the reputation and respect of the royal family, one Instagram post at a time”.

Following the backlash, a national newspaper quoted a source saying that Meghan “doesn’t care about the haters in Britain” and that the clip had gone down a storm and was seen as “relatable” in the US.

The BBC’s former royal correspondent Jennie Bond, however, told the Mirror it was “utterly bizarre” of Meghan to release the clip, and that King Charles would have been “horrified” if he’d watched it.

Dermot agrees that as working royals, Kate and William have certain standards to uphold and an “image to portray and maintain”, which would likely be at odds with a reality-style show.

Meghan and Harry have been sharing more private, family moments(Image: meghan/Instagram)

“Reality shows and Netflix documentaries are embarrassing for the royals because they can’t and haven’t ever done them. Yes we see them being more outgoing, talking about mental health and things, but Meghan’s labour video, with her twerking and Harry ‘dad dancing’, goes beyond that.”

The fact that TV producers would no doubt welcome the couple discussing their fall-outs on camera complicates things further, he says, adding, “It often happens that one side is seen to be fighting more than the other, and no one really comes out of it looking great.”

When they stepped back as working royals and moved to the US in 2020, it was widely presumed that this was driven by the couple’s desire for privacy.

They shared photographs from the family trip to Disneyland(Image: meghan/Instagram)

However, when their first joint Netflix series was released two years later and they were accused of hypocrisy, they hit back via an official statement from their global press secretary. This read, “The Duke and Duchess have never cited privacy as the reason for stepping back. This distorted narrative was intended to trap the couple into silence.”

According to Dermot, With Love, Meghan made it clear that there’s an appetite for the couple sharing their personal life – and that appetite is growing.

“Meghan is very happy with parts of her public life being out there and she knows there’s great interest in her life. She’s learned that this is what people are interested in, this is what she can commercialise.”

Sy King Breaks Hearts and Lifts Spirits on Loose Women: A Soul-Stirring Tribute to Dave Myers and the Mongolia Mission That’s Bigger Than Food

In a rare and deeply emotional appearance on Loose Women, Sy King — one half of the legendary culinary duo The Hairy Bikers — sat down to share stories of loss, laughter, and a mission that goes far beyond the plate. With his trademark warmth, wit, and just a touch of mischief, Sy captivated the studio audience as he opened up about life after the passing of his best friend and co-biker, Dave Myers, the powerful environmental story he uncovered in the vast plains of Mongolia, and the explosive phenomenon known now as “Dave Day.”

From the moment Sy walked onstage, the energy shifted. The audience erupted in applause — not for a celebrity, but for a man who, alongside Dave, had become a fixture in their homes, hearts, and kitchens. “You guys pay my wages,” Sy joked, clearly moved but quick to crack a grin. Yet what followed was no ordinary celebrity chit-chat. This was a conversation about grief, global warming, legacy, and laughter — sometimes all in the same breath.

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“I’ve Chopped Onions in Some Weird Places, But Never on Someone’s Bed”

The conversation turned quickly to Sy’s latest adventure — a journey to the windswept, otherworldly landscapes of Mongolia, a country six times the size of the UK with only 3.5 million inhabitants. Most reside in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, while the rest live as nomadic herders, moving with the seasons. But climate change, Sy warns, is tearing that rhythm to pieces.

“They’re not moving seasonally anymore,” he explained. “They’re having to move five, six, even eight times a year because the land just can’t sustain their herds. The grass is disappearing. It’s brutal.” Temperatures swing from -40°C in winter to 36°C in summer. And yet, these proud families, some of whom Sy shared soup and laughter with, live in gers (tents), surviving in harmony with a land that is now turning against them.

Sy was there with IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) to raise awareness — not as a TV chef, but as a storyteller. And what a story he told.

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Minimalism, Mongolian-Style: Two Functions for Everything – Even the Fire-Poking Stick

Sy couldn’t help but reflect on how the simplicity of nomadic life stripped away modern clutter. “Everything they have has two uses,” he marvelled. “A stick isn’t just a stick — it pokes the fire and props the door open. It made me laugh when the paper back home said ‘Sy King Goes Minimalist.’ I thought, Have I?”

This stripped-back life, he said, stands in stark contrast to the material chaos of the West. And it taught him something powerful: “They don’t want to be nomadic — they are nomadic. It’s in their DNA. But they need our help if they’re going to survive the 21st century.”

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“He’s Still My Best Mate. That Doesn’t Stop Just Because He’s Gone.”

But while Mongolia gave Sy new insights, the loss of Dave Myers — who passed away in 2023 after a brave battle with cancer — hung heavy in the air.

There was a moment of silence, then Sy said quietly, “He hasn’t stopped being my best mate. Just because he’s passed, that doesn’t change.” His voice trembled, but the glint in his eye remained. “He’s always about. I have a Dave Day every day.”

And now the world has one too.

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Dave Day: The Greatest Biker Tribute in History

In a spectacular show of love, Dave Day in 2024 became a seismic cultural moment — a thunderous tribute from fans, friends, and fellow riders. “We had 46,000 motorbikes. And 175,000 people,” Sy announced. The crowd gasped. Even Loose Women’s hosts were stunned.

“It started with a fan who messaged Dave’s wife Lily and said, ‘When I’m feeling down, I just think I’m having a Dave Day,’” Sy explained. “And that was it. That was the name.”

It wasn’t just a memorial — it was a movement. Roaring engines, teary hugs, and a sky full of memories. A celebration of food, friendship, and freedom on two wheels.

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The Infamous Lift Prank: Dave’s Final Mischief Lives On

And of course, no tribute to Dave would be complete without a naughty story. “He had this awful habit,” Sy confessed with a chuckle. “He’d… do something very unsavoury in a lift, and then get out early, leaving me stuck with it.”

The audience howled. “It became a game. I never knew what floor he’d get off at. I’d panic and try to jump out before it hit!”

Even in his absence, Dave is still making Sy — and all of us — laugh.

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Legacy Beyond the Kitchen

Sy’s appearance wasn’t just about remembering Dave. It was about carrying the torch. Whether it’s championing climate change awareness in Mongolia or making sure Dave Day becomes an annual biker tradition, Sy is determined that the legacy of The Hairy Bikers doesn’t die with one of them.

“This was never about TV fame,” he says. “It was about making people smile. And food. And bikes. And each other.”

Sy King’s raw vulnerability, paired with his unstoppable humour, proved one thing: the Hairy Bikers spirit lives on — in every chopped onion, every ride into the unknown, and every belly laugh shared between mates, both living and gone.

Catherine Tate’s Nan Takes Over ‘Loose Women’ in Riotous, Bleep-Filled Appearance – And She’s Not Sorry One Bit

Brace yourselves, Britain—Nan is back. And she’s bigger, bolder, and more unapologetically hilarious than ever. In a side-splitting appearance on ITV’s Loose Women, Catherine Tate’s iconic foul-mouthed granny character turned the daytime talk show upside down with her outrageous banter, biting wit, and jaw-dropping declarations that left both hosts and viewers howling—and censors scrambling for the bleep button.

Fresh off the release of her brand-new film Nan: The Movie, the legendary character sauntered onto the set with all the grace of a hurricane in a floral blouse. The crowd erupted in applause as Nan made her grand entrance, raising eyebrows and heart rates in equal measure.

“Where’s good question? They knew I was coming!” Nan snapped cheekily, setting the tone for a no-holds-barred segment that viewers won’t soon forget.

“I’m a Film Star Now, Sweetheart”

Never one to shy away from self-praise (or anything, really), Nan wasted no time announcing her silver screen credentials.

“I’ve got a film out! Go and see it—that’s really the message, innit?”

Cue a round of laughter from the panel as Nan hilariously struggled to avoid expletives while describing her new cinematic venture. She confessed that not swearing on live television was one of the greatest challenges of her life.

“I’ve made a list of all the things I can’t say. I’m bursting, darling.”

Even Big Brother legend Davina McCall’s infamous “Do not swear!” warning was quoted—but judging by the bleep count, Nan was only half-listening.

Guinness, Scratchings, and No Body Double

When asked about her “movie star rider” demands, Nan listed her backstage must-haves without blinking: “Tena Ladies, Guinness, and scratchings.” The audience roared.

But she was quick to clarify that there was no Hollywood fakery here. No stunt doubles. No glamorous wardrobe changes.

“I do my own stunts. I insisted on a New York clause in the contract. It’s just me, sweetheart. Just me.”

She even refused to dress up for the premiere, claiming she was already “dressed up” enough in her usual gear.

“Why would I not? I look marvellous. Blooming!”

One of the Loose Women dared to ask if she’d brushed her hair. Her deadpan reply?

“No. I will later. When I’m on The One Show.”

The Uninvited Star

Perhaps the most jaw-dropping revelation came when the hosts asked why it had taken so long for Nan to grace Loose Women with her presence.

“I’ve never been invited!” she exclaimed. “That’s the truth, right. Could’ve been round ages ago.”

Cue nervous laughter, awkward glances—and the realization that ITV may have seriously dropped the ball on one of the UK’s most iconic comedy legends.

“I said I’d go on Loose Women and then I waited. And waited. And waited…”

Her voice trailed off in mock heartbreak, though the twinkle in her eye said otherwise.

Janet Street-Porter Shade & The “Real” Star of the Show

Not one to avoid controversy, Nan couldn’t resist poking fun at veteran panellist Janet Street-Porter.

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen her. Where’s Janet? Not here? Knew I was coming, didn’t she?”

Though Janet was MIA, her spirit lingered—especially when Nan declared that she’d voted for the Loose Women team in their recent award win… but wouldn’t do it again.

“I voted for you. You were the one. But I won’t be voting again. I’m a film star now.”

Shots fired, as the kids say.

Nan’s Loose Legacy – And the Bigger Picture

Behind the jokes and bleeped-out tirades, there’s something deeply special about the enduring appeal of Catherine Tate’s Nan. She’s rude, crude, and utterly impossible—but she’s also heartbreakingly real.

Tate’s ability to channel the raw, unfiltered essence of a generation of grandmothers who’ve seen it all and aren’t afraid to speak their mind is a masterclass in character comedy. And Nan: The Movie seems poised to take that magic to the big screen with bigger laughs—and perhaps even bigger tears.

“It’ll get a bit meta if I start talking about it,” Nan quipped. “I can see myself on the telly while talking about the film I’m in. It’s marvellous.”

Indeed it is.

What’s Next for Nan?

With the film’s release set for March 18th, and a promotional tour that includes Loose Women, The One Show, and more, it’s clear that Nan isn’t going anywhere. If anything, she’s just getting started.

“I’ve come up the pictures to see you!” she told Denise Welch with a grin. “I’m here now, love. You’ll have to deal with it.”

And we’re all more than happy to.

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🎬 Nan: The Movie hits cinemas Friday, March 18th. Bring tissues—for the tears of laughter and, if Tate’s past work is anything to go by, possibly a few of the real kind too.

For more than two decades, Alison Hammond has lit up British television screens with her infectious laugh, boundless charisma, and uniquely disarming charm. From her first appearance on Big Brother to becoming a cornerstone of This Morning, she has not only redefined what it means to be a presenter, but she has also become a cultural icon for inclusivity, resilience, and unapologetic authenticity.

But now, Hammond is entering a new chapter—one that’s more intimate, reflective, and, dare we say, revolutionary.

“GET IN, LOVE – WE’RE BREAKING BARRIERS”

In her latest BBC series, Alison Hammond spends a weekend with some of the UK’s biggest stars, getting up close and personal in a way only she can. And let’s be clear: this isn’t your average celebrity fluff. Whether driving around with Jimmy Carr or sitting down with the legendary Sir Lenny Henry, Alison pulls back the glittering curtain on fame to reveal raw, human stories.

“I think the most powerful moments happen in the car,” she shares. “It’s when you’re not looking at each other, not performing. That’s when the truth spills out.”

And it did. Jimmy Carr, known for his razor-sharp wit, opens up about the loss of his mother, revealing a softer, vulnerable side rarely seen on stage. “He’s just a big softy,” Alison says, beaming.

But the episode that struck a deeper chord was the one with Sir Lenny Henry. For Alison, it was personal—very personal.

LENNY, LEGACY & LAUGHTER

“Any time a Black person was on the telly when I was growing up, it was a family event,” she says, recalling the electricity in her house when Lenny Henry appeared onscreen. “We’d all gather around like it was the moon landing. He was a phenomenon.”

Interviewing him wasn’t just a job. It was full-circle. “He paved the way for people like me and Judy [Love],” she reflects, visibly moved. “What he’s done for diversity in this industry—no one else comes close.”

And the baton, it seems, has well and truly been passed.

“ANTIE ALISON” – THE PEOPLE’S PRESENTER

In a moving exchange with Judy Love on Loose Women, the conversation took an emotional turn as Judy credited Alison for being a pioneer herself. “You are the person we scream about,” Judy said, holding back tears. “You made a space for us. You are the space.”

Alison, never one to bask too long in praise, responded humbly: “All I can be is me. A Brummie girl through and through. A big, bubbly Black woman – slowly deflating, mind you,” she laughed, referencing her recent weight loss. “But it’s been hard.”

What makes her so beloved isn’t just the laughter—it’s the vulnerability. The woman who once battled to be taken seriously in a sea of polished, stiff presenters now leads the pack simply by being real. “I’m not trying to be anything else,” she says.

A MOTHER FIRST – AND A FIERCE ONE

But beyond the bright lights and studio makeup, there’s another role she takes just as seriously: mum.

Her son Aiden, now entering adulthood, recently toyed with the idea of appearing on Love Island. Alison’s response? Classic, no-nonsense, Brummie mum mode.

“I said absolutely not,” she chuckled. “I turned into full-on ‘Mom of the House.’ He can do it later, when he’s older and wiser. He was only 19! No way.”

It’s that combination of warmth, wit, and wisdom that makes Alison not just relatable—but formidable.

A DREAM WITH PURPOSE: “PRESENTER” SCHOOL

But don’t think Alison’s resting on her laurels. In fact, she’s already cooking up her legacy project—a drama school for underprivileged youth.

“I want to call it Presenter,” she reveals, lighting up. “And I want it to be free. Completely free. For kids who wouldn’t get that chance otherwise.”

It’s more than a dream. It’s a mission.

“I know how hard it is to break in,” she says. “And I’ve been lucky—but others shouldn’t need luck. They should have access.”

Alison Hammond isn’t just talking the talk. She’s walking the walk—straight into the future of British entertainment, hand in hand with the next generation.

THE POWER OF KNOWING YOUR WORTH

Perhaps one of the most striking moments of her Loose Women interview was when she admitted she always knew she’d succeed.

It’s a statement more often heard from Hollywood hopefuls than humble Birmingham-born entertainers. But Alison said it with conviction: “I just saw it. I believed it. Even when I didn’t have the jobs yet.”

That kind of confidence, especially in an industry that often boxes people in, is revolutionary. And it’s paying off—literally. With more shows, more visibility, and more love than ever before, Alison is riding the wave she always knew was coming.

And she’s far from done.

22 YEARS IN, AND STILL RISING

“People ask me why I’m doing so many shows,” she says. “Because I love it. I really love it.”

After 22 years in the spotlight, she’s not burning out—she’s burning brighter.

So what’s next for the woman who’s done it all?

More. That’s the word Alison uses again and again.

“More shows. More joy. More opportunities for others. I’m just getting started.”

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🔚 Final Thought:

In a world obsessed with manufactured personas and fleeting fame, Alison Hammond is a rare gem—authentic, funny, fearless, and profoundly human. She’s a reminder that success doesn’t come from fitting in—it comes from standing out, staying kind, and knowing your worth.

And if we’re lucky, that free drama school will be the place where the next Alison Hammond finds her voice.

Britain, buckle up. Alison’s still driving.

Pop Provocation or Cultural Regression? Sabrina Carpenter’s Album Cover Ignites a Storm

This week, pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter did what she arguably does best — break the internet. But this time, it wasn’t a viral song, a catchy hook, or a red-carpet moment. It was an image. One image. One provocative, headline-hijacking, conversation-sparking album cover that has divided public opinion like few things in pop culture can.

The image in question? Carpenter, on all fours, kneeling submissively, a man’s hand gripping her hair like a leash. Her eyes, however, meet the camera with unapologetic confidence. For some, it’s art. For others, it’s softcore pornography disguised as pop promotion. Either way, everyone is talking.

And as the heat builds, the women of Loose Women, the UK’s most unfiltered daytime panel, took the gloves off — turning a viral image into a firestorm of generational clash, feminist debate, and parental panic.

🎙️ “It’s Making Misogyny Acceptable Again” – Nadia Sawalha’s Explosive Reaction

From the moment the image flashed on the studio screen, panellist Nadia Sawalha didn’t hold back.

“I look at that and my gut says this is making pornography and misogyny acceptable,” she stated, visibly emotional. “She’s down on her knees. He’s holding her hair. What kind of message does that send to boys? To girls?”

Sawalha’s fear wasn’t just about this one image — it was about a wider trend: the normalization of dominance-submission themes, the glamorization of female degradation, all wrapped in a glittery, Spotify-ready bow.

“I’m not worried about my daughters,” she added, “because we talk about this stuff — about porn, about boundaries. But I am worried about the kids who aren’t having those conversations. This image is a subliminal message.”

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👩‍🦰 “It’s Just an Album Cover, Not That Deep” – Younger Voices Shrug

Enter Grace, a younger voice on the panel, rolling her eyes (just slightly). To her, the outrage felt overblown.

“I just think it’s an album cover. It’s cheeky. It’s not that deep,” she said. “She’s on a leash — okay — but she knows what she’s doing. This is marketing. This album is going to slap. We’re all talking about it.”

The generational divide was palpable. For Grace and many Gen Z fans, sexuality isn’t shameful — it’s strategic. Carpenter wasn’t being dominated. She was controlling the narrative, playing the game the industry already thrives on.

“She’s not a suffragette,” Grace laughed. “She’s a pop star. Let her make music.”

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🎭 Power Play or Powerless Pose? The Feminist Conundrum

But things got murky when panellist Judy Love stepped in, unpacking the visual symbolism with a twist.

“Look at her face,” she said. “He’s holding her hair, yes — but she’s looking at us like, ‘I’m in control here.’ This could be a power play.”

To Judy, it was all about nuance. If the lyrics mock male foolishness, if the visuals flip the narrative, then maybe Carpenter is doing what female artists have long done: using society’s obsession with submission to highlight its absurdity.

“It’s all context,” she argued. “And if your kid’s watching worse stuff on TikTok at age 9, this album cover is hardly the hill to die on.”

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👩‍👧 “Don’t Blame Parents for a Sex-Saturated Culture” – A Call to Industry Accountability

Still, Sawalha pushed back hard.

“It’s not fair to always push the burden on parents,” she said. “Kids are being blasted with this stuff 24/7. You can’t bubble-wrap them, and now this kind of imagery is in their feed before breakfast.”

The panel’s collective concern wasn’t about censorship — it was about cultural saturation. When sex is the default language of pop, when provocation becomes the price of relevance, what chance do values like respect and consent have?

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📱 Sabrina’s Silent Response: Viral Buzz, Chart Momentum, and Zero Apology

Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter has said nothing. And perhaps that silence is the sharpest part of her strategy.

The album cover has already dominated headlines, ignited feminist think pieces, and sparked thousands of TikTok debates. Pre-saves are skyrocketing. Streams are pouring in. The real message?

She doesn’t need to defend it — because we’re doing all the promo work for her.

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⚡ When Sex, Sales and Spotify Collide: Where Do We Draw the Line?

The conversation, like the culture itself, is messy.

Is Carpenter another cog in a machine that objectifies women to sell music? Or is she a savvy star flipping the narrative on male power fantasies? Is this a step backward — or a calculated step over the line to stay relevant?

What the Loose Women panel proves is that there’s no consensus. Only discomfort. Only debate.

And in the middle of it all stands one image, one pop star, and a generation still struggling to define what female empowerment looks like in a world where clicks, not convictions, set the cultural tone.

Final Thought: When Empowerment Looks Like Submission, Who Gets to Decide the Difference?

Maybe it’s not about Sabrina Carpenter at all. Maybe it’s about us — the way we consume media, the expectations we place on women, and our willingness to either condemn or celebrate a woman’s choice to own her sexuality.

Because like it or not, in 2025, pop culture is a battlefield — and the front lines are increasingly blurred.

And as Carpenter rises higher on the charts, we’re left asking:
Did she sell her soul — or just sell a really brilliant album?

Either way… we bought it.

Kelly came out as gay back in 2022

Dame Kelly Holmes previously revealed that her mum’s death prompted her to “change” the way she dealt with her sexuality.

The former Olympian’s confession came during an appearance on Loose Women back in 2022.

Kelly is now a Loose Women panelist (Credit: ITV)

Kelly Holmes on Loose Women

Back in June 2022, the Loose Women welcomed Dame Kelly Holmes – now a regular panelist – on to the show. Kelly – on Blankety Blank this weekend – came out as gay a few days before her appearance, after hiding her sexuality for 34 years.

On the ITV panel show, Kelly spoke about why she decided it was the right time to reveal to the world that she was gay. Kelly revealed that her decision to “change” came after her mum died four and a half years previously.

“I knew I had to change,” she said. “I knew I needed to be me, but I just didn’t know how to. So it’s taken four years to kind of get to the point of knowing it was right, and then I had a really bad breakdown in 2020,” she said.

Kelly bravely opened up on the show (Credit: ITV)

Kelly Holmes on coming out as gay

The athlete then continued, explaining another reason as to why she wanted to come out now.

“I just thought, one day, as we all are in society, I’m going to die. And I don’t want my friends and family being the ones at my funeral saying: ‘It’s a shame she couldn’t live her life,’” she continued.

Kelly then went on to say that her mum would be “so proud” of her for coming out. “She always said to me: ‘You’ve got to live your life,’” she said.

Kelly believes her mum would be ‘so proud’ of her (Credit: ITV)

Kelly opens up

The former Olympian then spoke about how the younger generation is able to live “freely” because generations before them have “fought” for them. “You’re living your life freely because people before you have fought for you and fought for this moment,” she said.

She then went on to discuss how she met someone in the army who made her realise she was gay. “She just kissed me and it felt right,” she said. She added: “I didn’t think I’d ever talk about being a gay woman. Period.”

Katie Price was dating millionaire’s son Scott Sullivan – and reported to be engaged to him – before finding love with Pete Andre back in 2004

Katie and Pete got together on I’m A Celeb while Katie was still in a relationship (Image: PA)

Back in the early Noughties, Katie Price was in a relationship before she jetted off to Australia to appear on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and clapped eyes on future husband Peter Andre.

She went on to flirt with Mysterious Girl singer Pete throughout the series, even telling him that the man she’d left at home – millionaire’s son Scott Sullivan – was “a nice guy, but I’m not going to marry him… I know he’s not the one.”

Scott, who Katie is believed to have been dating for two years at the time and is even said to have proposed to her before she went in the jungle, reportedly threatened to fly Down Under to confront Pete and ‘punch his lights out.’

And it was claimed more than just flirting had happened between Katie and Pete than was shown in the show, as they apparently came within ‘millimetres’ of bonking on camera. Within days of getting together after the series ended, Katie and Pete declared themselves ‘in love’.

They went on to marry in a lavish £2 million ceremony in Hampshire in 2005 and have two kids – Junior and Princess, now 20 and 17 – before it all went wrong and they divorced in 2009.

But what happened to heartbroken Scott, who dated a string of glamour models back in the day? We take a look at his life now, which is very glamorous to when we last saw him.

Katie Price with ex Scott Sullivan, who she reportedly dated from 2002 to 2004(Image: RICHARD YOUNG/REX/Shutterstock)

Now thought to be in his late thirties, Scott is a successful businessman who owns private plane charter firm Shy Aviation and luxury travel concierge service Shy Lifestyle, that’s so exclusive it’s invite only – flying the likes of Gossip Girl pal Ed Westwick round the world.

After dating the likes of glamour models Jodie Marsh and Bianca Gascoigne, he romanced former Made In Chelsea star Caggie Dunlop before finding love with Caggie’s MIC love rival Funda Onal, who also used to date Spencer Matthews.

The couple married in 2017 and a year later announced Funda was pregnant with their first child. Sharing an intimate shot of him kissing his wife’s bump, Scott captioned the photo: “A new family is born.”

Scott now lives a glam life and is thought to be in a new relationship with this lady, Katherine Scott(Image: Instagram)

Funda, now 40, is a model, actor and dancer who has appeared in campaigns for Nike and Adidas, as well as music videos for Calvin Harris and Tinie Tempah – appears to be a mum to two girls now, with her youngest appearing on her social media from 2022 meaning they are likely to be aged around seven and three.

Though it’s not been reported that Scott and Funda have split, there are no pictures of Scott on her Instagram anymore – nor is she on his. And Scott – who has only posted one snap of a little girl on his socials back in 2020 – now appears to be in a new relationship and is preparing to be a father again.

Tagging a woman called Katherine Scott, who has recently appeared on his social media feed, he shared a black and white photo looking down at her pregnant belly. He captioned the post from May 31 this year: “A new Soul among us.”

A post from May 31 revealed Katherine is expecting a baby (Image: Instagram)

And it seems Katherine is indeed his other half as one follower congratulated them on the happy news and wrote: “Such a stunning couple, inside and out.” “Beyond happy for you both,” another said.

“This gave me chills, so much love in one photo,” a third commented, as a fourth added: “A powerful soul it is. Congratulations brother x.”

In other snaps on his social media, Scott is into his cars and extreme sports such as skiing, rock climbing and wakeboarding. He’s also a big fan of Jiu Jitsu and regularly posts snaps from sessions with pals.

Sir David Beckham’s mum remains very private on social media, with most of her accounts private – but since his knighthood a very sweet post she dedicated to him has emerged

David Beckham (R) sits in the Royal Box with his mother Sandra Georgina West(Image: AFP/Getty Images)

Sir David Beckham shared a rare insight into his relationshp with his mum as he reposted a sweet message from her following his knighthood news.

Sir David Beckham has reached many amazing achievements throughout his longstanding career in sport and showbiz – all of which are now likely to be topped by last night’s announcement that he is to be knighted.

The 50 year old star, who is being recognised in the Kings Birthday Honours List for his services to Sport and Charity, has finally secured his long awaited knighthood. Speaking out about the incredible recognition, Sir David said he was “humbled” in a statement shared with the Mirror.

He said: “I’m so lucky to be able to do the work that I do and I’m grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment. It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment for me to share with my family.”

David and Victoria are on of Britians most-loved celebrity couples(Image: AP)

David’s wife Victoria Beckham penned a gushing tribute to her husband, sharing her pride at his new knighthood status. The message, shared to David, 50, via Instagram, also made reference to the star’s dedication to his family – which could be a dig at the couple’s reported feud with their eldest son Brooklyn.

Lady Beckham, 51, posted a sweet snap of her kissing a smiling David on the cheek as she wrote in the caption: “You’ve always been my knight in shining armour, but now it’s official. Sir @davidbeckham!!! What an honour, I couldn’t be prouder of you. Your dedication to the things that matter most — your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family — has never wavered. The way you’ve touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us everyday. But above all else, I’m so, so proud to call you mine.I love you so much xxxx”.

One of the latest congratulations messages Sir David shared on Instagram was from his mum Sandra. Sandra wrote: “Such a special 50th year you’ve had! I’m busting with so much pride and happiness that you have been knighted. From the boy who dressed up as Pince Charles now stands before him. I couldn’t be more proud of the person you are and all the hard work you do. I know two people who would be looking down on you with so much pride. Love you lots.”

Sandra had some lovely things to say about David.

The sweet message shows is a rare insight into what Sandra posts onlin due to her account being priivate, but it shows the pair are very close and shows that Sandra clearly has a lot of love for her son.

With the prestigious title comes a string of VIP privileges only afforded to those who receive a knighthood. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams tells us: “The Chapel of Knights Bachelor is in St Paul’s Cathedral and he would be entitled to request the use of the Chapel for weddings, baptisms and memorial services. As a knight he is also entitled to apply for a coat of arms – perhaps golden balls will feature!”

Meanwhile, like every person who has received a knighthood, Sir David will be treated to an official ceremony. The ceremony, which often happens at Buckingham Palace, will see David kneel in front of a monarch – which can be either the King or another member of the Royal Family such as Princess Anne or Prince William – who will then touch the recipient’s shoulder with a sword.

In a change from last year, the Princess of Wales watched Trooping the Colour on the parade ground alongside the King and Queen – and royal expert Jennie Bond says it was highly significant

The Princess of Waleses’ subtle change at Trooping the Colour sent a powerful message about her future, according to a royal expert. After enjoying a carriage ride down the Mall with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, Kate watched the military parade in a different position this year.

While George, Charlotte and Louis joined other members of the royal family, including the Duchess of Edinburgh in the former office of the Duke of Wellington, Kate took her place next to the King and Queen on the dais, in her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards. Her role with the Irish Guards is a symbolic position and her position on the parade ground was one she was unable to take up last year because she was receiving cancer treatment, and instead watched the ceremony with her children.

The Princess of Wales at Trooping the Colour today(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

And for former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, Kate’s position at the parade was highly significant. She told the Mirror : “I also thought it was highly significant to see Catherine on the dais alongside the King and Queen.

“She was there not only as a very senior member of the Royal Family but as Colonel in Chief of the Irish Guards as they marched by. It was a very powerful image of our next Queen alongside her father-in-law who has made no secret of the respect he has for Catherine, especially after the cancer journey they have shared. It certainly gave you the feeling that royal life is pretty much back on track after the scary past 18 months.”

Another change at Trooping this year was the fact that William stood next to his father King Charles on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the RAF flypast. Last year Kate was invited to stand next to His Majesty.

And for former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, Kate’s position at the parade was highly significant. She told the Mirror : “I also thought it was highly significant to see Catherine on the dais alongside the King and Queen.

“She was there not only as a very senior member of the Royal Family but as Colonel in Chief of the Irish Guards as they marched by. It was a very powerful image of our next Queen alongside her father-in-law who has made no secret of the respect he has for Catherine, especially after the cancer journey they have shared. It certainly gave you the feeling that royal life is pretty much back on track after the scary past 18 months.”

Another change at Trooping this year was the fact that William stood next to his father King Charles on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the RAF flypast. Last year Kate was invited to stand next to His Majesty.

Kate with the children at Horse Guards Parade today(Image: PA)

And Jennie added: “I think the fact that William stood next to his father on the balcony was a signal that things are returning to normal. Last year was an exception, with the Princess of Wales taking on her first public duty since her cancer diagnosis, and I think the King was showing his special support for her by asking her to stand alongside him. But today it was the correct order and, in a way, that was quite reassuring.

“I’m not sure that George enjoyed the long carriage ride quite as much as his siblings, but he came to life as soon as the flypast began. He’s obviously very keen on aircraft and has already had a flying lesson.

“I thought William, and particularly Catherine, were very careful to watch over the children, tell them what was happening next and make sure there were no embarrassing moments. And there weren’t. Everyone was on their best behaviour and, in the glorious sunshine, it was a treat for the huge crowds who turned out to see the pageantry and the Royal Family on parade.”

She continued: “It was genuinely joyful to see Catherine looking so well, so dazzlingly elegant and so happy with her children in the carriage.

Prince William stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his father on the balcony alongside his family (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirro

“Ever the mum, she put a reassuring hand on Charlotte’s knee as the carriage rolled down the Mall from the Palace. But the young Princess also looked full of confidence and smiles, she seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the parade.

“Louis was on his best behaviour and George looked rather serious. He seemed rather like a young lad who was thinking ‘been here, done it, got the T-shirt!’

“But he has a whole life of this sort of thing ahead of him, and I’m sure he’ll enjoy it all the more when he’s on horseback escorting his father, or indeed, heading up the parade himself.”

In a change from last year, the Princess of Wales watched Trooping the Colour on the parade ground alongside the King and Queen – and royal expert Jennie Bond says it was highly significant

The Princess of Waleses’ subtle change at Trooping the Colour sent a powerful message about her future, according to a royal expert. After enjoying a carriage ride down the Mall with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, Kate watched the military parade in a different position this year.

While George, Charlotte and Louis joined other members of the royal family, including the Duchess of Edinburgh in the former office of the Duke of Wellington, Kate took her place next to the King and Queen on the dais, in her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards. Her role with the Irish Guards is a symbolic position and her position on the parade ground was one she was unable to take up last year because she was receiving cancer treatment, and instead watched the ceremony with her children.

The Princess of Wales at Trooping the Colour today(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

And for former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, Kate’s position at the parade was highly significant. She told the Mirror : “I also thought it was highly significant to see Catherine on the dais alongside the King and Queen.

“She was there not only as a very senior member of the Royal Family but as Colonel in Chief of the Irish Guards as they marched by. It was a very powerful image of our next Queen alongside her father-in-law who has made no secret of the respect he has for Catherine, especially after the cancer journey they have shared. It certainly gave you the feeling that royal life is pretty much back on track after the scary past 18 months.”

Another change at Trooping this year was the fact that William stood next to his father King Charles on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the RAF flypast. Last year Kate was invited to stand next to His Majesty.

And for former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, Kate’s position at the parade was highly significant. She told the Mirror : “I also thought it was highly significant to see Catherine on the dais alongside the King and Queen.

“She was there not only as a very senior member of the Royal Family but as Colonel in Chief of the Irish Guards as they marched by. It was a very powerful image of our next Queen alongside her father-in-law who has made no secret of the respect he has for Catherine, especially after the cancer journey they have shared. It certainly gave you the feeling that royal life is pretty much back on track after the scary past 18 months.”

Another change at Trooping this year was the fact that William stood next to his father King Charles on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the RAF flypast. Last year Kate was invited to stand next to His Majesty.

Kate with the children at Horse Guards Parade today(Image: PA)

And Jennie added: “I think the fact that William stood next to his father on the balcony was a signal that things are returning to normal. Last year was an exception, with the Princess of Wales taking on her first public duty since her cancer diagnosis, and I think the King was showing his special support for her by asking her to stand alongside him. But today it was the correct order and, in a way, that was quite reassuring.

“I’m not sure that George enjoyed the long carriage ride quite as much as his siblings, but he came to life as soon as the flypast began. He’s obviously very keen on aircraft and has already had a flying lesson.

“I thought William, and particularly Catherine, were very careful to watch over the children, tell them what was happening next and make sure there were no embarrassing moments. And there weren’t. Everyone was on their best behaviour and, in the glorious sunshine, it was a treat for the huge crowds who turned out to see the pageantry and the Royal Family on parade.”

She continued: “It was genuinely joyful to see Catherine looking so well, so dazzlingly elegant and so happy with her children in the carriage.

Prince William stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his father on the balcony alongside his family (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirro

“Ever the mum, she put a reassuring hand on Charlotte’s knee as the carriage rolled down the Mall from the Palace. But the young Princess also looked full of confidence and smiles, she seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the parade.

“Louis was on his best behaviour and George looked rather serious. He seemed rather like a young lad who was thinking ‘been here, done it, got the T-shirt!’

“But he has a whole life of this sort of thing ahead of him, and I’m sure he’ll enjoy it all the more when he’s on horseback escorting his father, or indeed, heading up the parade himself.”