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  • James Haskell ‘splits’ from new girlfriend just days after going public

    James Haskell ‘splits’ from new girlfriend just days after going public

    Rugby ace James Haskell is said to have split from his new girlfriend just several days after the pair made their first public appearance at Cheltenham Festival

    I’m a Celebrity star James Haskell and his new girlfriend Sara McLean are said to have split two days after going public.

    The duo stepped out together to watch the races on day two of the Cheltenham Festival on March 12, but have now reportedly put a pin in their relationship after the England rugby union pro was set on edge by photos of them holding hands.

    “James isn’t really in the settling-down stage just yet. He wasn’t really ready to go public with Sara, to be honest,” a source claimed of the reason behind their breakup.

    The source also claimed that James has had “interest” from other women – who were as unhappy as him with the shots of him sharing a tender moment with Big Brother star Sara.

    James Haskell and Sara McLean are said to no longer be together just two days after going public at Cheltenham 

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    A source said that James has ‘interest’ from other women, and was unhappy that he was photographed holding hands with Sara after ‘a couple of drinks’ 

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    “James is going through a tough divorce, so has been enjoying the best of London’s dating scene. He’s not necessarily ready to commit again to something serious straight away,” they said. However, the insider noted that Sara and James were “still chatting loads” despite their falling out, and gushed that the duo had “real chemistry” – cryptically concluding to The Sun: “They may well be back on again by next week.”

    Prior to his romance with Sara, James was married to Richard and Judy’s daughter Chloe Madeley. The former couple tied the knot in 2018, and welcomed a daughter, Bodhi, in 2022 before calling it quits in 2023. Even before Sara, however, James was romantically linked to advertising executive Helen Barclay, 34. This January, it was said that they’d become more serious by after first meeting over a year prior

    James Haskell and Sara McLean

    Despite having a ‘lover’s tiff,’ the insider suggested that James and Sara were still in touch, and could get back together in a matter of days 

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    It was claimed that the couple had been enjoying an increasing number of dates with each other, and also spent a lot of time at each other’s houses. James and Helen were spotted at Knightsbridge restaurant Clap as they enjoyed a romantic date night, with the rugby star seemingly publicly hinting at the romance by commenting on mum-of-two Helen’s Instagram photos, even calling her “fit” as his flirtatious online antics became more daring.

    At the time, it was said that Chloe was juggling complex feelings over James’ dating. “She was a bit shocked at first that James had moved on so quickly,” a source claimed. The added: “She doesn’t want to be with James or to go back at all, she is over it, but it was a bit of a kick in the teeth for Chloe to see them together at first.”

  • Conor Maynard reveals DNA test bombshell after Traitors star Charlotte Chilton’s baby

    Conor Maynard reveals DNA test bombshell after Traitors star Charlotte Chilton’s baby

    Singer Conor Maynard has revealed the results of a paternity test have shown he did not father a child with Traitor’s star Charlotte Chilton despite previous claims

    Conor Maynard has revealed he is not the father of Charlotte Chilton’s child.

    The singer was previously claimed to have been the father of the Traitors star’s baby, Penelope. But now, after taking a paternity test, he has confirmed he is not the little girl’s dad.

    Taking to Instagram Stories, Conor wrote: “Earlier this week, I took a paternity test regarding Charlotte Chilton’s baby girl, Penelope, in the presence of her legal representative.

    “Today I’ve received the test results which confirm that I am not Penelope’s father. I am glad that the speculation can finally be put to an end.”

    Conor Maynard released a statement on social media
    Conor Maynard released a statement on social media

    He continued: “All I would ask is that people act with kindness in response to this news – there is a child at the heart of all of this and that should not be forgotten. I wish Charlotte and her family all the best. Conor.”

    In June last year, the Warwickshire-born recruitment management claimed that her Traitors co-star’s sister’s brother was the father of her unborn baby. She starred on the hit BBC show alongside winner Harry Clark, who is dating Anna Maynard – Conor’s younger sister.

    Charlotte Chilton in a selfie.
    Charlotte Chilton 
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    Charlotte regularly updates fans on her baby's well-being
    Charlotte regularly updates fans on her baby’s well-being 
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    Musician Conor, who is known for his many Drake covers on YouTube, briefly dated Charlotte after meeting her at a club on the night of the final of The Traitors. She previously announced she was expecting her first child and that Conor was the father.

    In October, 2024, the reality TV star revealed she had welcomed her baby. Charlotte captioned her post: “Princess Penelope has arrived and we have been enjoying our ‘Penelope bubble’ so much,I am going to be off the radar for a little longer, whilst I enjoy these magical moments with my precious girl!! Thank you to all that have checked in to make sure I am ok!! My heart is full xx

    The following month, she spoke to OK! about giving birth. She opened up about her relationship with her family since the arrival of her baby, saying: We went through a real ‘hate’ phase when I first got pregnant but we’re friends again now and she’s been great.

    “And my mum, well, she’s basically taken on the role of the father. She’ll get the bottles sterilised for me, she’ll take the baby when I need it, she’ll make sure I eat dinner, because it’s so easy to get through the day without eating anything. It’s the best diet in the world, looking after a newborn. The weight has come off me.”

  • Exclusive: Danny Jones ‘mortified’ by Maura Higgins fallout but wanted to face drama ‘head-on’

    Exclusive: Danny Jones ‘mortified’ by Maura Higgins fallout but wanted to face drama ‘head-on’

    Danny Jones has addressed his BRIT Awards kiss with Love Island star Maura Higgins as he issued an apology to his wife Georgia and their family

    Danny Jones has been praised by pals for addressing his drunken kiss with Maura Higgins who said he had been left “mortified” by the fallout.

    After going public with a heartfelt statement, a source close to Danny said: “Danny has been mortified about whats happened and the awful situation he has put everyone in. He cares so deeply about his family and hopes his words will draw a line under what has been a deeply upsetting time, for everyone. Georgia and his son are absolutely everything to him. Throughout all this, he has been so thankful for the support of his fans. He just wants to move on, and heal in private.”

    The source added: “Fair play to Danny to owning this and addressing things head-on.” In a statement, the McFly singer said: “Hello everyone, sorry it’s taken me a while to post this but I’ve taken some time out to be with those closest to me. I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation. I love them so much and we’ll continue to deal with this privately.

    “I love you guys, thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. See you all soon, Danny.” The singer was spotted kissing his I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! co-star at the BRIT Awards earlier this month. Danny and Maura were filmed sharing a kiss at the Universal Music BRIT Awards afterparty.

    Danny has finally addressed his kiss with Maura Higgins
    Danny has finally addressed his kiss with Maura Higgins 
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    The singer was seen kissing the Love Island star at a BRIT Awards after party
    The singer was seen kissing the Love Island star at a BRIT Awards after party 
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    An insider said that they “seemed to be having a great time,” adding: “They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss.” Sources claim that the pair later partied the night away at the swanky Nobu Hotel in Central London on March 1. During their outing, sources claimed they were knocking back wine until 4am, before leaving together at 6am.

    But while speculation has been rife about the state of his marriage, sources have told how Danny and Georgia are very much still together and working through the drama. “They are clearly looking to put things behind them, and move on with their lives. It really hasn’t been a good time at all but they are very much together,” a source told the Mirror

    Our source went on to say that the couple are “positive people” who are looking towards their future together. “Things have been hard but they are moving forward as a couple,” they said. Last week, an insider told us that Danny’s infidelity has been a “slap in the face” for Georgia, 38.

    Danny and Georgia met in 2009 at a Miss London event but she has previously discussed their relationship and revealed she was initially hesitant to date Danny. “He was a bit of a d*ck, and I didn’t really like him,” she said in the past, adding that Danny had chased her for a year before she decided to go on a date with him.

  • Kate Middleton makes major announcement about upcoming event after heartfelt apology

    Kate Middleton makes major announcement about upcoming event after heartfelt apology

    The Princess of Wales is set to attend a special annual event next week that she apologised for missing last year after having abdominal surgery and being diagnosed with cancer

    The Princess of Wales is set to attend a special event she apologised for missing last year.

    It has been announced that she will carry out a solo engagement on Monday by joining the Irish Guards for their annual St Patrick’s Day parade. Kate, who is colonel of the regiment, missed the Guards’ celebrations last year after being diagnosed with cancer.

    The princess, who is gradually returning to public duties, will award long service and good conduct medals to soldiers and present the traditional sprigs of shamrock to officers and guardsmen at Wellington Barracks in London. Also, there will be the Irish Wolfhound regimental mascot.

    William and Kate at the annual St Patrick's Day parade in 2023
    William and Kate at the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in 2023 
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    Kate will take the salute as colonel during a march-past and meet Irish Guards veterans as well as junior cadets from Northern Ireland known as Mini Micks. She will also spend time in the junior ranks’ dining hall, where senior guardsman will propose a toast in her honour, and gather with families in the sergeants’ mess.

    In 2023, Kate visited the Irish Guards on St Patrick’s Day with Prince William at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire, after taking over the role of colonel from her husband. Last year, the guardsman gave three cheers for their absent colonel while the princess was away from public duties after abdominal surgery.

    News of Kate’s engagement comes after it was also revealed that William will be heading off on his first official overseas visit of the year next week.

    Prince William is set to visit Estonia next week
    Prince William is set to visit Estonia next week 
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    The Prince of Wales will be in Estonia in his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment and will head to Tapa Army Base where forces are stationed on NATO’s front line to provide a deterrent to Russian aggression in the region.

    The British forces at Tapa, who are ready to defend NATO’s eastern flank, are the UK’s largest permanent overseas deployment and there are around 900 UK service personnel in total in Estonia. William’s visit, his first-ever trip to Estonia, comes as major nations including the UK prepare to step up spending on their armed forces in response to the changing world order ushered in by US President Donald Trump.

    Russia is seen as a growing threat in the region following its three-year-long invasion of Ukraine, and the Baltic states – Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia – which border Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nation appear increasingly concerned.

    William will begin the first day of his visit by meeting Alar Karis, President of Estonia. The country has been prominent among those giving military equipment and political support to Ukraine.

    He will also visit a school founded by the Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia in May 2022 to respond to the war in Ukraine, and the prince will meet teachers from Ukraine to hear about their experiences at the school, and how they have helped students settle in Tallinn and looked after their mental wellbeing.

    The following day will be spent at Tapa Army Base where William, a former Army officer, will meet Estonian soldiers and attend a handover ceremony as the Mercian Regiment take over from the Royal Dragoon Guards.

  • Katie Price worries fans with new TikTok video as she’s joined by daughter Princess

    Katie Price worries fans with new TikTok video as she’s joined by daughter Princess

    Former glamour model Katie Price, who shares Princess and Junior Andre with Peter Andre, shared a new video with fans

    Katie Price concerned her fans as she shared a new video with fans on TikTok filmed at home with her daughter, Princess.

    The former glamour model, 46, shares 17-year-old daughter Princess and 19-year-old Junior with ex-husband and singer Peter Andre. She regularly shares family updates with fans on social media and this week was no different as she took to TikTok to post a clip filmed with her daughter.

    In the video, Princess and Katie were laying in bed as they lip-synced to Jessie J’s Price Tag. Princess sang: “Just stop for a minute and smile.” She panned the camera to a smiling Katie for ‘smile’ before she sang the next lyrics: “Why is everybody so serious?” Princess, again, panned the camera to her mother for the word, ‘serious’.

    Katie’s healed face was shown in the video but some fans were concerned for her. “Is that Katie?” one user asked as they added a shocked face emoji. Another posted: “Does she not see herself in the mirror? Absolutely beautiful. She’s had a lot done but she will still forever be beautiful to me.”

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    Katie filmed a video with her daughter 
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    Katie Price
    Fans were worried for the star as they took to the comment section 
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    It comes after Katie and her sister Sophie got into a discussion about ageing in The Katie Price Show podcast episode. As the duo discussed getting older, the former glamour model admitted the stars of 5ive had dramatically changed. The chat came about as the sisters discussed the popular 90s and 00s boyband’s comeback.

    Katie then touched on the Boyzone documentary and said all the artists are looking old, before admitting her shock that she is the same age as the musicians. After telling herself to “catch herself on”, Katie admitted she’s going through the menopause and said: “I still don’t feel like I’m old. But I know I am because even my body inside is going through the menopause so I know I’m not a young spring chicken.

    “It doesn’t matter how young I think I look, what tracksuit I put on and whatever, my body is old. It’s scary isn’t it. Inside my body is ageing, but the outside is fresh”. Sophie couldn’t help but make a dig at her sister’s string of surgeries as she joked back: “The outside has had many updates,” to which Katie agreed saying: “A lot.”

    She also previously discussed having a miscarriage. At the end of February, she said she had got pregnant around Christmas time with her boyfriend – former Married At First Sight UK star, JJ Slater. Tragically, it was discovered during scans that the couple had lost their baby, leaving them devastated.

  • Lorraine Kelly reacts to Michelle Keegan’s baby name with just one word

    Lorraine Kelly reacts to Michelle Keegan’s baby name with just one word

    Lorraine Kelly has spoken about Michelle Keegan welcoming her baby Palma into the world on her ITV show – and even speculated over the meaning of the interesting name

    Lorraine Kelly has reacted to Michelle Keegan’s unique baby name with just one word as she speculated over the meaning behind it, telling her viewers that the name is “fabulous”.

    Speaking on her ITV show, Lorraine revealed to her viewers that Michelle had given birth, speaking about how Michelle and husband Mark Wright had named their daughter Palma.

    Lorraine opened her show after the ad break by congratulating the celebrity couple, telling viewers: “A huge congratulations to Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright who have announced the birth of their baby daughter – that’s such a lovely picture.

    “They’ve called her Palma – now Palma is believed to be inspired by their love of the Spanish island of Mallorca. Palma of course being the capital.”

    Lorraine then cheekily added: “Maybe that’s where she’s conceived? Who knows – if so, fabulous.”

    Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have joyously introduced their baby girl to the world after welcoming their first child
    Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have introduced their baby girl to the world after welcoming their first child 
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    Yesterday, Michelle and Mark announced the birth of their first child – a baby girl named Palma Elizabeth Wright.

    Sharing the happy news with a black and white photo of their newborn, the couple wrote on Instagram: “Together we have a new love to share… Our little girl” followed by a white heart emoji.”

    They added: “Palma Elizabeth Wright. 06.03.25.”

    The couple’s friends and fans flooded the post’s comments with well wishes, with Mark’s sister Jess Wright writing: “Most beautiful addition to our family. I finally have a niece and I am so in love.”

    While Joe Wicks wrote: “I’m crying over here. I know how much you’ve wanted to be a dad and you’ll be an amazing dad too. This is the most beautiful thing to see. So happy for you both.”

    Meanwhile, one fan said: “Oh what beautiful news!!! Congratulations to you both darling!” A second said: “Awwww congratulations!”

    Fans of the couple have been speculating over the meaning of Palma’s name, with many spotting a clue that the baby girl was conceived near the Spanish island.

    The pair own a luxury apartment near the city of Palma, which was renovated in 2023. “I wonder if they were in Majorca 9 months ago. An unusual but beautiful name,” one fan wrote. Another commented: “Gorgeous name, wonder if it has any links considering they’ve got a place in Spain.”

    A third added: “A gorgeous Spanish name.” One more said: “Gorgeous name. Huge congratulation. Being a mum/dad is the best job in the whole wide world.”

    Palma’s middle name, Elizabeth, is a tribute to her Brassic star mum, whose full name is Michelle Elizabeth Keegan.

  • Emmerdale star admits she’s victim of horrifying scam as photo used in weight-loss ads

    Emmerdale star admits she’s victim of horrifying scam as photo used in weight-loss ads

    Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley opens up about scammers using her photos to swindle fans as Coronation star Daniel Brocklebank says his likeness has also been stolen by fraudsters

    An Emmerdale star has admitted that she has been a victim in an online scam – as criminals have been using her photographs to sell fake diet pills.

    Lisa Riley, 48, who plays Mandy Dingle in the soap, explained that her picture has been used without her permission to sell the pills to unsuspecting people on the internet. She told ITV’s Tonight: “They say you will lose 15 kg in 3 weeks, and the amount of people that have bought slimming aids with my face linked to it is off the scale.”

    In Celebrity Scams: Are You At Risk?, which airs on Thursday night on ITV, Alex Beresford speaks to both soap stars and victims to understand the rise of celebrity scams. Dan Brocklebank from Coronation Street said people have been creating fake accounts impersonating him to lure fans into giving up their money.

    Lisa as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale
    Lisa plays Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale
    Brocklebank said: “It’s happened so many times, people set up what they call my personal account or my official account and start to message people, and they’re being conned out of thousands of pounds”.

    Lisa said these fake accounts are “happening more and more” and claimed the scammers were “hunting vulnerable women”. She said: “They start talking under a fake account commenting on the storyline telling someone you’re beautiful, you’re gorgeous. And I’ll step in and say he’s not real!”

    And scammers are not only using celebrity identities to dupe people into buying fake weight loss products as one victim’s daughter in the show reveals she was duped into believing she was in a relationship with not one but two soap stars. A daughter of one of the scam victims, referred to as Kirsty in the documentary, opened up about how traumatic the ordeal was for her and her family. In 2023, her mother was contacted by someone she thought was Emmerdale actor Tony Audenshaw.

    Lisa as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale
    Lisa plays Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale
    Brocklebank said: “It’s happened so many times, people set up what they call my personal account or my official account and start to message people, and they’re being conned out of thousands of pounds”.

    Lorraine: Emmerdale star on his character’s terrible two years

    Lisa said these fake accounts are “happening more and more” and claimed the scammers were “hunting vulnerable women”. She said: “They start talking under a fake account commenting on the storyline telling someone you’re beautiful, you’re gorgeous. And I’ll step in and say he’s not real!”

    And scammers are not only using celebrity identities to dupe people into buying fake weight loss products as one victim’s daughter in the show reveals she was duped into believing she was in a relationship with not one but two soap stars. A daughter of one of the scam victims, referred to as Kirsty in the documentary, opened up about how traumatic the ordeal was for her and her family. In 2023, her mother was contacted by someone she thought was Emmerdale actor Tony Audenshaw.

    A screenshot from a false advert for diet pills using Lisa's image
    Lisa has described the scams using her images as “upsetting”
    After noticing a change in her mother’s behaviour, Kirsty said she drove to her house and found suitcases in her hallway. Her mother told her she had fallen in love with someone from Emmerdale. “I immediately got suspicious, she said he’s my soul mate, I know him really well,” Kirsty explained.

    Almost £20,000 in gift cards had been drained from her mum’s savings and while she was able to get some of the money back, the same thing happened a year later. “I noticed that she’d spent about £2000 in a three day period. I phoned her and the first thing she said was: ‘it’s not a scam, he sent me videos of himself this time’,” she said.

    This time, the scammer was pretending to be Jeff Hordley, another Emmerdale star and had used artificial intelligence technology to tailor his words towards Kirsty’s mum. Kirsty said: “Mum felt really humiliated, she’s grieving really, it’s the loss of not just money, it’s, it’s the loss of what she thought was a relationship as well.” The documentary will be airing on Thursday night at 8.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

  • Prince William could earn a new title after Duke’s amazing family announcement

    Prince William could earn a new title after Duke’s amazing family announcement

    The future King has an exciting summer ahead following the news that his close friend Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, is having his first baby with wife Olivia

    Prince William could earn himself an exciting new title after a lovely announcement from his close friend.

    On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Westminster confirmed that the couple are expecting their first child together – and it’s highly likely that the future King will take on an important role.

    A spokesperson for the couple – who tied the knot in June 2024 – said in a statement: “The Duke and Duchess of Westminster are very pleased to share that the Duchess is expecting a baby in the summer. The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.”

    Hugh Grosvenor, who is the seventh Duke of Westminster, is very close to William – and he is godfather to his eldest son, Prince George. King Charles, meanwhile, is Hugh’s godfather, while Hugh’s mother Natalia is one of William’s godparents.

    Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster and Olivia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster wave and smile to well-wishers after their wedding ceremony at Chester Cathedral on June 07, 2024
    Hugh and Olivia – the Duke and Duchess of Westminster – on their wedding day 
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    With such close ties, it seems highly likely that the Prince will in turn be asked to be a godfather to Hugh and Olivia’s firstborn. Prince William served as an usher at the couple’s wedding last year, which was held on 7 June 2024 at Chester Cathedral. It was reported at the time that Prince Harry had also been invited – but declined amid ongoing tensions with William.

    Hugh is believed to be one of the few people who remains close to both brothers despite their fallout, and he is also a godfather to Harry and Meghan’s son Archie.

    Hugh, 34, inherited his title and control of the Grosvenor Estate, then worth an estimated £9 billion, following the death of his father in 2016. He is now ranked as one of the richest billionaires in the world thanks to his estimated £10.6bn net worth.

    He received the title despite having two older sisters. And, as it stands, Hugh and Olivia’s first child will also be impacted by a centuries-old rule.

    Peerages can currently only pass down the male line (known as male primogeniture), which means that the peerage can only be inherited by a male relative.

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    The couple have announced their exciting news 
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    Black and white wedding photo of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, smiling and holding hands
    The couple’s firstborn child will be impacted by a centuries-old rule 
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    Therefore, if the Duke and Duchess’ firstborn child is a girl, under the current laws, she will not be entitled to inherit the Westminster title, nor the family fortune and estate that goes with it. Instead, she would be styled as Lady, while the eldest son would be known as Earl Grosvenor until he inherits the dukedom.

    The same rule directly impacted Hugh and his two older sisters, Lady Tamara and Lady Edwina Grosvenor. When their father, Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster, died in 2016, the family title went to Hugh, his third child and only son.

    Lady Tamara married Prince William’s close friend Edward van Cutsem in 2004 and has three children, Jake, Louis and Isla van Cutsem. Lady Edwina, meanwhile, married TV presenter and historian Dan Snow in 2010 and also has three children, Zia, Wolf and Orla.

    There is also a younger sister, Lady Viola, who married Dragoon Guards officer Angus Roberts in a secret family wedding and celebrated with a party in Kenya.

  • Hugh Jackman ‘could be deposed’ in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal dispute

    Hugh Jackman ‘could be deposed’ in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal dispute

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni could be heading for trial amid their legal battle, and Ryan Reynold’s pal Hugh Jackman could be deposed, it has been claimed

    Hugh Jackman is reportedly the latest celebrity to become involved in the legal dispute between Blake Lively and her It Ends with Us co-star Justin Baldoni.

    In December, Lively, 37, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, 41, claiming sexual harassment. He countersued Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, 48, for £321 million, accusing them of trying to destroy his reputation and career.

    Lively then filed an amended complaint that she says provides “significant additional evidence and corroboration” of her original claims.

    The Hollywood actress is also the subject of a $7 million (£5.6 million) lawsuit by crisis publicist Jed Wallace, after she previously claimed that he “weaponised a digital army” against her as part of a smear campaign by Baldoni’s team. All parties have strongly denied the claims made against them.

    Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively
    An insider claimed that Baldoni’s legal team ‘are not going to leave any stone unturned,’ and Hugh Jackman could be called in to speak on his pal Ryan Reynolds at trial 
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    With filings piling up and the main parties denying the claims made against them, Hollywood star Jackman is reportedly set to be deposed if the dispute continues to trial.

    Jackman starred in Deadpool & Wolverine with Reynolds, with the superhero film having been released just a couple of weeks before It Ends with Us.

    An source claimed to the Daily Mail that “there is no way that [Jackman] cannot” expect to be deposed if a trial occurs, considering “Baldoni’s legal team is doing everything they need to do to get a full scope of Ryan’s conduct during the time that It Ends with Us was filmed.”

    The source added that Jackman is “Ryan’s good friend,” and as such: “They are not going to leave any stone unturned.”

    The source likened Jackman’s link to the case to that of Taylor Swift, adding that “Hugh helped promote It Ends with Us in the same way that Taylor did when they did their group shot for the cross-promo with Deadpool,” claiming he would have been aware of any tensions at the time. The Mirror has contacted representatives of Jackman, Baldoni, and Lively for comment.

    Taylor Swift, like Jackman, is another celeb who has been embroiled into the feud between Baldoni and Lively, after Baldoni published a string of alleged messages from Lively in which (using a Game of Thrones reference) described Swift as one of her “dragons”.

    In his filing, Baldoni claims that Lively brought Swift to a meeting about script changes. He claims that she used her “mega-celebrity friend” to intimidate him, and the “subtext” of Swift’s presence at the meeting was that he “needed to comply with Blake’s direction for the script”.

    While Swift is also allegedly expected to be deposed at a possible trial, some fans have been disappointed by her silence on the feud.

    A source previously shared that Swift’s silence could even be used by Baldoni’s camp, explaining: “Some people feel [Taylor] should be offering comfort and using her platform to rally Swifties in support of what is right.

    “Instead, Taylor appears to have gone silent and is staying out of the public eye. This will likely play a role in Justin’s defence. If Taylor does not believe Blake, she will be the smoking gun in this case.”

  • Katie Price raises eyebrows as she poses in bikini for wild Diesel campaign

    Katie Price raises eyebrows as she poses in bikini for wild Diesel campaign

    Katie Price teamed up with Diesel for a new modelling job, and fans were divided over the eye-catching bikini shot emphasising her famous figure

    Katie Price has seemingly scored a major new modelling campaign with fashion brand Diesel in a jaw-dropping photo.

    Peter Andre’s ex shared a snap of herself posing for the clothing company on Instagram today, and fans were stunned by the avant-garde image. In the shot, Katie, 46, posed in front of a walk-in sunbed in a kitchen

    The reality TV star wore just a tiny grey bikini for the photo, showing off her slim physique and multitude of tattoos. Katie’s dark hair was pulled back to emphasise her sharp facial features, and she stared into the camera as she clutched a black bag with both hands.

    In other images from the campaign, her Married at First Sight alum boyfriend JJ Slater, 31, featured, but the loved-up duo haven’t shared any shots of them together. “Who says the Pricey can’t do high fashion [winking emoji] @diesel campaign,” Katie wrote alongside the bikini pic.

    Katie Price
    Some fans said Katie’s collab with Diesel created her ‘best pics yet,’ while others thought the arty shot she posted was ‘ridiculous’

    Many fans were wowed by the photo, with one writing: “Never underestimate the Pricey.” Another shared: “Congratulations angel!!!!! Best pics yet,” alongside a string of fire emojis.

    In contrast, some of Katie’s followers weren’t keen on the eye-catching shot at all. “Errrm what am I looking at exactly?” one person asked, while another slammed: “She looks ridiculous.”

    “I thought she was squeezing a strength bar,” said a third, with someone else arguing the bag looked more like “a massive Xbox controller.” Another troll commented: “Whoever told you that this is high fashion lied to you.”

    Some people commented on Katie’s body in the photos, after she recently revealed that she’d embraced a healthier lifestyle amid rumours she was taking diabetic medication for weight loss.

    Katie Price
    Katie has recently been forced to defend herself against claims she’s using diabetes medication for major weight loss
    “I was eating the wrong things. Potatoes, pasta, carbs, they just puffed me up and made me fart but I’ve cleaned up my diet a lot and eat better things so now I don’t fart,” she told The Sun, adding that she had previously gained weight while taking IVF medication in an attempt to have a sixth child.

    Katie’s body and facial tweaks were on full display in the photo, after she recently underwent a dramatic £10,000 face lift and a procedure to pin back her ears.

    Much like some fans in the comment section, Katie’s friends have reportedly voiced concern that her surgery addiction could be an issue. “Friends think Katie has gone too far. They feel like she’s obsessed and loves the attention – and the money from the pictures – that the surgery brings in,” an insider told the Daily Record.

    The person close to Katie’s circle said that her attitude towards surgery was relaxed, rather than seeing the transformations as a life-changing choice. They shared: “It seems to them like she’s locked into a dangerous ugly cycle, but Katie loves being able to reinvent herself and looks at a procedures list like a menu. She wants to try everything.”