Growing family.

Bachelor Nation fan-favorite couple Abigail Heringer Erb and Noah Erb famously met on Season 7 of “Bachelor in Paradise” and fell in love.

Since their time on the show, Abigail and Noah have been sharing their lives together on social media and settling into their life in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Last year, the two got married in a stunning garden ceremony in Tulsa, surrounded by their closest friends, family, and fellow Bachelor Nation stars.

The happy couple recently celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary and now have taken to social media to reveal that they’re growing their family.

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In a new post on Instagram, Noah and Abigail posted photos of them smiling with their dog Maki on their front porch, alongside their new family member — a dog named Velvet!

Abigail shared the sweet story of how they found Velvet in her caption and revealed that she’s a retired service dog.

She said, “Everyone, meet Velvet 💌🐾She’s a 9-year-old retired service dog, and thanks to our amazing mailman, she found her way to us just in time for the season 🥹 happy holidays from the four of us ♥️”

Noah commented on the post, “We loveeee a energetic grandma 🤝🐶 welcome to the family velvyyyyy.”

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Fellow Bachelor Nation stars filled the comments with their love and excitement over Velvet.

Serena Pitt wrote, “OMG MAKI GOT A SIBLING!! 😍😍” and Brendan Morais added, “💗”

Other followers also chimed in, writing things such as, “OMG MAKI’s NEW SISSY!!! 🥹❤️ So precious!!” and “A senior baby!!! Nothing better than the golden years ❤️”

So sweet!

We are so happy for Abigail, Noah, and their growing family. Velvet is adorable and we can’t get enough of this sweet post. Welcome to the family, beautiful girl!

A beloved Australian actress known for her roles in McLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away has “unexpectedly but peacefully” died.

Rachael Carpani, known for playing Jodi Fountain in McLeod’s Daughters from 2001 to 2009, died on Sunday, December 7, following a long battle with chronic illness.

The 45-year-old’s sister, Georgia, confirmed the devastating news on Monday afternoon by sharing a statement on social media.

“It is with great sadness that Tony and Gael Carpani announce that their beautiful daughter, beloved Australian actress Rachael Carpani, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away after a long battle with chronic illness, in the early hours of Sunday, 7th December,” the post read.

“The family requests privacy at this very difficult time and will be making no further statements.”

In the post, the family also confirmed they will be holding a private funeral for the star with close family and friends later this week.

Her McLeod’s Daughters co-star, Bridie Carter, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute in the wake of the tragic news.

“This is the most difficult post,” Carter wrote, re-sharing Georgia’s post about Carpani’s death.

“In love and respect, for our beautiful Rach, in prayer and with the deepest sorrow and profound sympathy for the Carpani family. Rest In Peace our beautiful girl….the “baby” of our [McLeod’s Daughters] family. We love you, we cherish you.

“This is the wrong order of things. We are better people for having the privilege of sharing time with you. We know Rach will not only be missed immeasurably by her family, by us, but she is loved and will be missed by you all, around the world. We love you Carpani.

“We miss you Rach. May your blessed spirit, so vivid, so full of life, laughter, joy, generosity, unique talent, energy, fervour, intelligence, resilience, courage and great humour, and a gentle humility, may you rest in peace.”

Rachael Carpani featured in a guest role on Home and Away. Credit: Supplied GEOFF MAGEE PHOTOGRAPHY McLeod’s Daughters Rachael Carpani. Credit: Unknown/STW 9

Carpani made headlines in 2021 when she was rushed to hospital with abdominal pain, telling her fans she had to undergo surgery for an unnamed illness.

In March last year, Carpani shared images from a time she got back in front of a  camera for a photoshoot, saying: “No hospital gown, no awesome surgery socks…have to admit I miss the comfort.”

Her leading stint on the popular Aussie drama earned her two Logie nominations, both in 2007: The Silver Logie for Most Popular Actress and the coveted Gold Logie.

Carpani went on to star in several movies and shows including 800 Words, Law Dogs, Against The Wall and Home and Away in 2024 as Claudia Salini.

Carpani’s death comes two years after her co-star Peter Hardy drowned while snorkelling at South Beach in Fremantle in March, 2023.

The 66-year-old was believed to have been visiting Perth, where he grew up, from London to see his elderly mother.

Pete Wicks has opened up about a deeply personal loss, revealing that his much-loved French bulldog Peggy has died, just weeks after he told fans she was facing months of treatment.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 37, shared the heartbreaking news during a recent episode of his podcast Staying Relevant, explaining that Peggy actually passed away around a month ago. Pete said he hadn’t spoken publicly about it before, but decided to address it after listeners began wondering why only his other dog, Eric, was with him in the studio.

On the podcast, Pete told listeners that on a sad note, and knowing people would ask, the reason Peggy wasn’t there was because he had lost her recently. He explained that Eric had come into the office because he’d been lonely, adding quietly that Peggy died about a month ago.

Pete had first alarmed fans back in July when he revealed he had “nearly lost” Peggy, sharing that she was about to begin months of treatment. At the time, he posted a photo of the pair cuddling and admitted it had been a tough week, saying Peggy had been through the wars but never gave up. He told followers he was simply happy to have her back home and remained hopeful despite the long road ahead.

Earlier this month, while promoting his U series For Dogs’ Sake, Pete admitted 2025 had been a heavy year emotionally. He revealed he was planning to spend Christmas Day alone with Eric, joking that he’d likely sit at home with a Pot Noodle. Pete said he usually spends Christmas on his own with his dogs, and this year felt no different.

After spending weeks filming at Dogs Trust’s rehoming centre in Basildon, Pete also spoke about the possibility of adopting another dog one day, but stressed he wouldn’t rush the decision. He explained that while he wants every dog, he has to practise what he preaches, given his unusual lifestyle. He added that Eric, now 12, also gets a say, saying it’s important to find the right companion for him and to get it right, as he always has.

Peggy had been part of Pete’s life since 2018, when he rescued her through French Bulldog Saviours. He has often spoken about his bond with dogs, previously admitting he prefers them to people and that he couldn’t stop crying while filming his emotional animal-focused series.

Pete’s love for dogs began in childhood, when he and his mum adopted their first pet, Arnie, when he was just 10 years old. In 2016, he went on to rescue Eric from Dogs Trust Basildon — the loyal companion who is now helping him through the loss of Peggy.

British vigilantes slash small migrant boats on French coastline

Britons have been filming themselves travelling to beaches in France and ‘destroying’ small boats – gaining thousands of views in the process

Sanya Burgess is an award-winning journalist whose investigations have included revealing Deliveroo was not paying the living wage to all riders, despite the company’s pledge to do so. She has also tracked disinformation and far right hate speech in the UK during the Southport riots, conspiracy theories about the attempted shooting of Donald Trump and revealed that Elon Musk was paying some of Tommy Robinson’s legal fees. She has also worked on issues relating to Big Tech and underage gambling, as well as uncovering war crimes and human rights abuses in Iran, Myanmar and the UAE – including the ‘hostage’ tapes of the detained Dubai Princess Latifa.
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British vigilantes who spearheaded efforts to fly England flags across the country have launched a new anti-migrant protest – attempting to block illegal Channel crossings.

Using the term “Operation Stop The Boats”, members of the group have been filming themselves slashing small boats before they are used by migrants to cross the English Channel from France.

Posts on social media show members calling for other British men to join them in France, including making a direct appeal to football hooligans, saying “we need to make a stand”.

In one video message shared this week by a member of the Raise the Colours group – the grassroots movement that has seen flags fixed to lampposts, motorway bridges and roundabouts across England – two men are seen evoking military language and the spirit of the British fight against the Nazis in the Second World War.

Claiming to be recording from the northern French coast, one said: “Just like in the 1940s, we must take a stand, and it starts with the men of England and Britain.”

Making an appeal to “firms” – a phrase that refers to football hooligan groups – the other man added: “Our country is doing nothing. Weak government, weaker borders.

“They are doing nothing, so we need to make a stand, boys. Get the lads together, get your firms together, get the lads in the pub, get the lads down the bars, if you’re talking about it and you agree with what we are doing, give us a hand.”
The Government is under pressure to act after more than 36,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats (Photo: raisethecolours.org.uk/Instagram)
The Government is under pressure to tackle the issue of migration amid a record number of asylum applications, surging small boat crossings and protests at hotels housing asylum seekers.

On Monday, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out a package of reforms to asylum policies aimed at tackling illegal migration, telling MPs the current situation is “out of control and unfair”.

The latest videos shared by those linked to the Raise the Colours group have separately been referred to as “Operation Overlord”.

Earlier clips showed two men saying they were taking matters of illegal migration into their own hands and filming themselves stamping on and smashing a small boat’s engine.

In the clips, they refer to themselves as “patriots” and make a number of claims without evidence, such as that they are stopping “rapists and murderers” from “coming to a town near you”.
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The flag-raising group, who have a combined 100,000 followers on X and Instagram, also posted a plea on X for donations last week, writing that they are: “STOPPING The Boats, whether the migrants or government like it or not!”

Two videos from the group have recently been shared to the 1.7 million X followers of Tommy Robinson. The far-right figure and former leader of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has previously been accused of mobilising football hooligan firms in an attempt to launch anti-Muslim rallies across the country.

Separately, French media reports that the Dunkirk Public Prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary investigation into “aggravated violence” against migrants by suspected British far-right figures.

One of the details being examined by the French prosecutor is the claim that in September, four men waving British and UK flags verbally and physically attacked migrants on the French coast. It is alleged that they told the migrants they were not welcome in England and proceeded to steal some of their belongings.
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The men are not the first anti-migrant figures to travel to France in a bid to take matters into their own hands.

In September, Ukip, Nigel Farage’s former political party, posted a video to their X account showing what appeared to be sleeping migrants in France being woken by people flashing strobe lights in their faces and shouting at them.

Nick Tenconi, Ukip’s current leader, also posted a video captioned: “In Calais hunting for illegal invaders trying to cross into Britain.”

 

Scottish daytime TV icon Lorraine Kelly has embraced life as a doting grandmother — and this Christmas, she has no intention of holding back.

Lorraine Kelly became a grandmother last year when her daughter Rosie welcomed baby Billie(Image: SWNS)

The much-loved ITV presenter, 66, became a grandmother last year when her daughter Rosie Smith, 31, welcomed baby Billie with fiancé Steve White. Now, as the festive season approaches, Lorraine and Rosie have shared an intimate glimpse into their family’s Christmas plans — from double celebrations and sparkly trees to the joy (and exhaustion) of life with a toddler.

Warm, candid and as down-to-earth as ever, Lorraine also reflects on major changes ahead — including her daughter’s upcoming wedding, her own future on ITV, and the delicate balance of family life in the public eye.

‘Christmas Comes Around So Fast’

Lorraine could well be the most famous grandmother in the country now, and is unashamedly spoiling baby Billie at Christmas

Speaking together, mother and daughter admit that Christmas has crept up on them once again.

“Oh, it’s the same every year,” Lorraine laughs. “You blink and suddenly it’s December.”

The daytime star is looking forward to Christmas with her family(Image: SWNS)

Rosie, however, reveals she’s been more organised than usual. “I was sorted early this year — probably a bit mad,” she says. “But mum and dad’s birthdays are in November, so I kind of do everything at once.”

Lorraine adds that a recent house move — chosen so she could live closer to Rosie and Billie — has left her slightly behind. “We’ve been up to our eyeballs with boxes,” she jokes.

Two Christmas Days — and a Baby Who Loves the Sparkle

Lorraine has been a fixture on ITV for decades, but next year, her eponymous chat show will face a reduction in episodes(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

The family plans to split the festivities across multiple homes, ensuring Billie enjoys the best of both worlds.

Rosie explains: “We’ll have Christmas morning at my house, then we’ll walk to mum’s — it’s literally six minutes away. And then on Boxing Day, we’ll do Christmas all over again at my partner’s parents’ house.”

At 16 months old, Billie is already starting to sense the magic. “Last year she was only four months old,” Rosie says. “This year, she’s a bit more ‘Ooh!’ She loves the lights and the tree.”

‘I’ve Bought All of Billie’s Presents’

As for Lorraine — arguably the country’s most famous granny — there’s no denying how seriously she takes the role.

“Oh, totally,” she admits. “When I say I haven’t bought any presents, what I mean is I haven’t bought any presents for anyone else. I’ve bought all of Billie’s.”

She laughs as she confesses her biggest weakness: “I buy her something and then I don’t want to wait — I want to give it to her straight away!”

Her husband, Steve Smith, is equally besotted. “It gives him a new lease of life,” Lorraine says. “As grandparents, you see the world through their little eyes. It’s just magical.”

Motherhood, Exhaustion — and No Rush for Baby Number Two

Rosie, meanwhile, is candid about how life has changed since becoming a mum.

“I knew it would be full-on, but I didn’t realise it would be constant,” she admits. “The sleep deprivation is real. You’re basically a zombie.”

Despite friends already expanding their families, Rosie says there’s no rush. “We’re getting married next year — I want to focus on that first.”

Lorraine, clearly emotional, adds that Billie may even have a starring role. “She’ll be nearly two — she could be a wee flower girl.”

Protecting Billie from the Spotlight

Given Lorraine’s long TV career, the family is acutely aware of public exposure.

“I was very careful with Rosie,” Lorraine explains. Rosie agrees, saying she’s selective about what she shares. “At this age, babies all look like babies. But later on, no — I won’t put her out there.”

Lorraine reveals viewers’ kindness has been overwhelming. “People knitted blankets, cardigans — it was incredibly touching.”

Changes at ITV — and a Career Built Over Decades

Lorraine also reflects on upcoming changes at ITV, including a reduction in episodes of her long-running show.

“It wasn’t my decision,” she says calmly. “But I feel lucky to still be doing what I love.”

Having spent over four decades on television, she remains philosophical. “I’ve seen many changes. What matters is that I still enjoy it — and I really do.”

‘We Have to Make the World More Child-Friendly’

Looking back, Lorraine notes how attitudes toward women and motherhood on TV have evolved.

“When I started, seeing a pregnant woman on screen caused outrage,” she says. “Now we celebrate it — and that’s how it should be.”

She adds: “We still have a long way to go, but progress matters.”

As Christmas approaches, one thing is certain: for Lorraine Kelly, family comes first — and baby Billie is firmly at the heart of it all.

‘How can GB News viewers trust anything you say?’ Watch Christopher Hope grill 𝘒𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳 as he rushes to Rachel Reeves’ defence

‘How can GB News viewers trust anything you say?’ Watch Christopher Hope grill 𝘒𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳 as he rushes to Rachel Reeves’ defence | 

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Prime Minister 𝘒𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳 faced a fierce grilling today as GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope challenged him on “how anyone could trust him”.

Speaking at a news conference in central London, the Prime Minister defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who has been accused of “misleading” the public.

 

Questioning Sir Keir after the speech, Christopher asked: “You wanted to tread lightly on our lives before you were elected. You said that you were different from the Tory party.

“But aren’t you exactly the same? From David Lammy repeatedly not being clear about an escaped migrant in the House of Commons to Rachel Reeves talking about a black hole that wasn’t actually there.

“Now you want to cut benefits, but trust matters. How can our viewers trust anything you say?”

Mr Starmer responded: “Chris, I simply don’t accept the starting proposition. I’m really sorry.

“When I was told that we started the Budget process at minus £16billion, I didn’t cheer. I didn’t think it was good. I thought it was a very bad starting position.

“I was curious as to why the productivity review had been done this year and not previously. But there we are. That’s the nature of the beast. It’s done, and the price is calculated, and I’m handed the tab.

Weak feeble excuses giving rise to serious fiscal consequences for our country cannot ever be glibly shrugged off with insincere comments from a Prime Minister who quite frankly never showed leadership qualities from the outset.

Christopher Hope grilled the Prime Minister after his speec

“I’m not suggesting the other figures aren’t there, but I won’t accept the proposition that somehow this was a good starting point.

“I’m £16billion down on what I thought I’d have. I know the impact that’s going to have on your viewers, because I know for them that the cost of living is the single most important issue.”

He pointed to concerns over January season ticket rises, prescription charges and energy bills, arguing that starting with a £16billion shortfall limited the choices available.

He added: “I know for them they are going to be worried at the beginning of the month in January, is their season ticket going up?

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“Because they normally get whacked with that pretty early in January. Prescription charges matter to them and their energy bills matter to them.

“There are choices, therefore, that can or can’t be done if you start with minus £16billion.

“If that hadn’t have happened, I’d have had £16billion more to weigh in the options and the choices that we made.

“I think all I can do is explain the impact that these decisions have on your viewers, and to assure them that I am well aware that the number one issue for them is the cost of living.

“I think for many of your viewers, they will, I hope, be pleased to see things like new measures going in. The childcare is a real game changer for so many parents and carers across the whole country.”

The announcement will come after the Conservative’s described the Budget as one for “benefits street”, following the Chancellor’s decision to lift the two-child benefit cap from April, at a cost of £3billon.

In response, Tory Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride said: “It is frankly laughable to hear the prime minister say Rachel Reeves’ Benefits Street budget has put the country on the right course and that he wants to fix the welfare system.

“His Chancellor has just hiked taxes by £26bn to pay for a welfare splurge, penalising people who work hard and making them pay for those who don’t work at all.

“And she misrepresented why she was doing it, claiming there was a fiscal black hole to fill that she knew didn’t exist.

“Labour’s leadership have repeatedly shown they lack the backbone to tackle welfare and instead are just acting to placate their left-wing backbenchers.”

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In the glittering world of reality TV, where scandals and spotlights often steal the show, Pete Wicks has always been the wildcard—the tattooed heartthrob from The Only Way Is Essex who traded party nights for paw prints. But beneath the Essex swagger lies a fierce advocate for the voiceless, a man whose love for dogs runs deeper than any scripted drama. In a move that left animal lovers worldwide in awe, Wicks, now a self-made millionaire from his TV empire and bestselling books, stunned everyone by splashing out £5 million on a sprawling dream farm in the English countryside. His mission? To rescue 13 terrified puppies, mere hours from the slaughterhouse, and give them—and countless others—a fighting chance at life.

The story unfolded like a scene from one of Wicks’ own emotional documentaries. It was a crisp autumn morning in rural Essex when Wicks received the desperate call from Dogs Trust, the UK charity he’s long championed. Thirteen mixed-breed pups—barely weaned, shivering in a dingy crate—had been dumped at a notorious puppy mill on the outskirts of London. Bred for profit in squalid conditions, these innocents were slated for the bolt gun at a local abattoir, their tiny lives reduced to a grim ledger entry. “They were skin and bones, eyes wide with fear that no puppy should know,” Wicks later recounted, his voice cracking in a recent interview. With his fortune built from TOWIE residuals, endorsement deals, and his heartfelt book For the Love of Frenchies, he didn’t hesitate. Within hours, the farm was his—a 100-acre haven complete with heated kennels, organic meadows for romps, and a state-of-the-art vet clinic.

But this wasn’t just a celebrity flex; it was a calculated strike against the underbelly of the pet trade. Wicks, drawing from his 2017 odyssey to South Korea where he helped Humane Society International liberate 170 dogs from a dog meat farm, knew the stakes all too well. There, amid the stench of despair, he’d witnessed horrors that haunted him: cages stacked like prison cells, dogs bred solely for brutality. “I held one in my arms, a Jindo mix like these pups, and promised we’d end this nightmare,” he said. Back in the UK, the puppy farming crisis rages on—thousands of dogs suffer annually in hidden hellholes, pumped full of hormones and separated from mothers too soon. Wicks’ farm, dubbed “Paw Haven,” aims to dismantle that cycle, partnering with rescues to rehabilitate and rehome while funding raids on illegal breeders.

The turning point came during the farm’s grand opening, a star-studded affair buzzing with influencers, vets, and tearful volunteers. As champagne flowed and the 13 pups—now renamed Hope, Valor, and their playful siblings—tumbled across the grass, Wicks stepped to the mic. The room hushed as he shared a raw, unspoken truth from his Korean mission, a single, bone-chilling phrase that echoed like thunder: “Every meal on those tables was someone’s Eric.” Eric, his loyal French Bulldog rescue, the furry anchor who pulled Wicks from personal darkness after a string of heartbreaks and losses. The words hung heavy, a visceral reminder that behind every statistic is a soul like Eric’s—loyal, loving, irreplaceable. Gasps rippled through the crowd; donors pledged double, celebrities vowed campaigns, and the room transformed from celebration to crusade.

Wicks’ act ripples far beyond those 13 lives. Paw Haven will house up to 500 dogs yearly, offering therapy programs for trauma and spay/neuter clinics for strays. It’s a beacon in a world where animal welfare battles corporate greed, inspired by global shifts: South Korea’s 2024 dog meat ban, now under enforcement, and the UK’s push for stricter breeding laws. Yet challenges loom—rising costs, black-market breeders evading crackdowns. “This farm isn’t my trophy,” Wicks insists. “It’s their fortress. And if one whisper can silence doubt, imagine what a roar we can make together.”

Pete Wicks’ journey—from Essex lad to dog-saving dynamo—proves that true power lies not in fame, but in fierce compassion. As the pups chase sunbeams on their new turf, one thing’s clear: in the war for the innocent, Wicks isn’t just fighting; he’s rewriting the ending.

Rob Rinder & Rylan Clark’s Secret Wedding Stuns Fans!

In a world where  celebrity romances are usually broadcast under flashing cameras and Instagram filters, Rob Rinder and Rylan Clark chose something very different — something sacred, intimate, and entirely their own.

No tabloids.
No staged red carpet.
No paparazzi waiting outside.

What unfolded instead was a secret ceremony — whispered among close family and friends, hidden away in a historic chapel where every breath carried emotion, and silence became louder than any applause.

From Heartbreak to Healing

Both Rob and Rylan have walked through storms.

Rylan’s painful and very public split left scars that couldn’t be disguised, even behind his trademark smile. His voice once trembled in interviews, revealing the depth of his wounds. Rob, too, endured heartbreak, facing his own battles with quiet dignity in a world that often demanded resilience without weakness.

So when love found them again, they didn’t rush.
They didn’t perform.
They simply listened — to their hearts, to the stillness, to the fragile trust growing day by day.

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A Ceremony of Stillness and Soul

The wedding mirrored who they are now: warm, private, and real.

Dressed in simple linen, they stood beneath a golden arch inside a centuries-old hall. No towering flowers. No celebrity guest list. Just family, close friends, and a love that needed no spectacle.

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When the moment came to exchange vows, there were no rehearsed speeches — only words from the heart.

One looked at the other, voice breaking with sincerity, and whispered:
“Thank you for finding me, for staying by my side. I will treasure every moment with you.”

And for that instant, time itself seemed to stand still.

A Softer Forever

This marriage isn’t about grandeur. It’s about shared coffee at dawn, late-night laughter, quiet walks without phones, and the kind of companionship that feels like home.

There’s no magazine deal.
No exclusive reveal.
Just love — unpolished, imperfect, and healing.

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Rob and Rylan didn’t step into this union to erase the past, but to honor it — and to step into a future written on their own terms.

Now, hand in hand, they are quietly writing the most powerful story of all:

A second chance.
A softer kind of forever.
And a love that doesn’t need to shout to be heard.

Bachelor In Paradise teased an age-gap romance on Season 10 but never delivered. But one former Bachelor Nation contestant is dating someone much younger. Golden Bachelorette fan favorite Jordan Heller debuted his new relationship with a woman 22 years younger than he is. Keep reading for more on the shocking development.

Golden Bachelorette Jordan Heller Reveals 22-Years-Younger Girlfriend

Chicago, Illinois, resident Jordan Heller was a contestant on Joan Vassos’ season of The Golden Bachelorette. He came in fourth place on the show. He briefly sparked rumors of a romance with Golden Bachelor runner-up Leslie Fhima, but the two remained only friends.

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He was a guest on the In My Hometown podcast hosted by Jamie Stein and Pascal Ibgui to share huge news. He revealed that he’s dating someone 22 years his junior. Jordan Heller, 62, is dating Emily, 39. They met when she took a photo with him to share with her parents, who watched him on The Golden Bachelorette. The two sparked up a romance.

While it might turn heads, Emily said that the age gap doesn’t bother her because life is short and he’s a good guy.

Fans Divided On Age-Gap Romance

Age-gap romances are increasingly common. Fans took to the comments to react to the new romance. One fan wrote. “Emily and Jordan are a sweet couple calm, and sweet together, age gap they will see later as long as they love each other, a very fun couple”

However, another comment was critical of the age difference. “I am sick and tired of men dating/marrying women so much younger than them. Especially when they are now ‘publicly’ known. Look at Gerry Turner, too,” the Bachelor Nation fan wrote.

Jordan Heller and his younger girlfriend/Credit: YouTube
Several social media users shared their own age-gap romances. “My ex husband was 15 years older than me but he was not adventurous and ultimately it didn’t work. ( for a lot of reasons) I’m 65 now and my partner is 67 and we are a great match. I couldn’t see myself with a man in his 80’s at this point,” one person wrote.

Another shared, “My husband and I are 27 years apart and it is true, as the aging is happening for both of us, there is alot to think about…but I can’t imagine my life without him as a person regardless of age. We are aware there may be challenges, but we will face them as they come. Been a couple since 2012, married in 2017. No kids for either of us.”

Pascal Ibgui Shoots His Shot With Mel Owens’ Rejected Contestant

Pascal Ibgui was also on Joan Vassos’ season. He made it to the final three but quit before the season finale because he wasn’t feeling a strong connection. He turned down Bachelor In Paradise because he didn’t want to date women his own age.

In a surprising change of tune, he extended an invitation for one of Mel Owens’ rejected contestants to be a guest on his podcast and see what happens. Debbie Siebers was in the final three on the second Golden Bachelor season. She was asked after her elimination who she would date from the franchise. She said Pascal.

During the podcast episode with Jordan Heller, Pascal revealed he met Debbie at the After The Final Rose taping. He said he liked her and invited her to be a guest on the podcast to see what would happen.

Tell us in the comments what you think about Jordan Heller dating a woman 22 years younger.

Following filming, Mel Owens, otherwise known as our latest love seeker on The Golden Bachelor Season 2, is still dating his final rose recipient, Peg Munson. They chose not to get engaged by opting for a commitment ring over an engagement ring. And now, they are slowly building their bond outside of filming. It’s a smart move, honestly. But wait until you hear the other move Mel made regarding his paychecks earned during filming on Season 2.

Golden Bachelor Mel Owens donated his salary, according to winner Peg Munson

Peg recently starred on the She’s All Back podcast. While here, she pleaded a case for Mel, noting that he also needs to appear on this vlog. As she stressed, “Nobody knows a lot of things about Mel, and that’s why I say you guys gotta have him on.”

As for one huge detail of this man’s life, Peg revealed, “He donated his pay to the Detroit, Michigan, Youth Football team.” Peg was referring to his salary, which he made from “being the Golden Bachelor.” Regarding this salary, well, “he donated that. And a lot of people don’t know that about him either, so there’s a lot more to him that everybody … they don’t know,” Peg shared.

Mel is a retired professional athlete. As a former linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams, this sports-related donation of his makes sense. But one topic that Peg keeps running into, that still has many fans confused, is their fantasy suite overnight date, which Peg claims, “We did not [have sex], no. No intimacy whatsoever. He really wanted to get to know me, and he didn’t even try.”

Peg appreciated this aspect about Mel. “Because what happens for women — and I believe this — is that [sex] clouds our judgement. So, no, I was not going to do that” anyway.