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EastEnders star Joe Swash and Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon have been in a relationship since the mid-2010s – but they admit they have enjoyed lows as well as highs over the years

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have opened up about their near decade long relationship(Image: apolloniallewellyn/Instagram )

Joe Swash has admitted he has made “mistakes” over the course of his nine year romance with Stacey Solomon. The 43-year-old EastEnders star has been in a relationship with 35-year-old Loose Women star Stacey since 2016.

The couple tied-the-knot in 2022 and they have welcomed three children together; son Rex, daughter Rose, and youngest daughter Belle. Together the couple raise Joe’s son, Harry, from a previous relationship – as well as Stacey’s older sons Zachary and Leighton from two of her prior romances.

Fans of Joe and Stacey were alarmed last year when they were spotted arguing in the street. Now the couple have opened up about the highs and lows of their romance via a new reality show.

The couple welcomed cameras into their home, Pickle Cottage, for their show, titled Stacey & Joe. Promoting the show via an interview with The Sunday Times, the couple insisted they weren’t trying to portray a fake, glamorised marriage via the series.

Opening up to the weekend paper, Joe said: “We haven’t got all the answers. Our kids throw tantrums just the same as everybody else’s. We argue, but it’s generally for the right reasons — because we’re trying to sort out what’s best for the kids and our family.”

Stacey and Joe have welcomed cameras into their lives for a reality TV show(Image: Stacey Solomon/Instagram)

Going into detail about the show, he then confessed: “We aren’t trying to portray a glamorous lifestyle. Bringing up a family these days isn’t easy and we all make mistakes. But you admit your mistake, learn from it and move on.”

Praising his wife, Joe said: “Without her, the house would fall apart.” And he then said: “I know that being with me can’t be easy. I was on my own for years and lived like a student, eating takeaways, only doing the washing up when I ran out of plates. Stacey has organised me and the kids and the whole thing.”

Joe’s comments come months after he and Stacey rowed in the streets. The incident took place in November last year – with reports suggesting Stacey was reduced to tears following the argument.

The Sun has reported that the couple will discuss the incident in upcoming scenes from the new show – which is expected to air on Tuesday. It is suggested the duo argued after emotions came to the fore during a tense therapy session.

Stacey is said to have booked a session for her and Joe at the Henry Centre in Westcliff, Essex to help Joe after he was diagnosed with ADHD. They speak to counsellor Natalie Corbett, when Joe reportedly says: “All I am doing is trying to dedicate myself to my family and do everything I possibly can, every minute of the day.

“Then to sit here and listen to the fact that I am a huge problem — all I am hearing is that I am a huge problem in Stacey’s perfect life.”

Stacey then allegedly replied: “I would say this is our biggest issue in our whole relationship. I cannot say anything without you taking it so personally as an attack on you as a whole person.” The couple are then shown discussing what they thought of the therapy session in the car after the row.

It is suggested Joe wasn’t a fan of the session as he admits he “hated every second”. Despite this, Stacey suggests they give it another go as she thinks they can be “so happy” together. She then says that she doesn’t think the issues in their relationship come down to Joe’s ADHD and the couple decide to continue with the sessions and raise a toast to a “lifetime of counselling”.

Stacey & Joe airs on BBC One on Tuesday’s at 8pm.

Eamonn Holmes was missing from GB News on Monday morning, after he was rushed to hospital on Friday following a fall at his home, which he described as “unexpected”

Eamonn was rushed to hospital after a fall

Eamonn Holmes was notably missing from GB News on Monday as the channel broadcasted its VE Day special from outside Buckingham Palace. Ellie Costello, Eamonn’s usual co-host, was joined by Stephen Dixon to lead the morning segment after Eamonn had an “unexpected” fall at his home on Friday.

He took to social media to share photos of himself in an ambulance and expressed gratitude towards the medical staff caring for him. Eamonn informed his fans that he was rushed to the hospital after a “bit of a fall on the bathroom floor”. Later, he posted an update from the hospital, stating it wasn’t the ideal way to spend the long weekend but he was thankful for the team looking after him.

Stephen Dixon and Ellie Costello hosted the VE Day special(Image: (Image: GB News))

Eamonn added: “Not how I wanted to be spending The Holiday weekend… but life’s not easy these days. Thanks to everybody who is looking after me.”

The presenter has previously undergone spinal surgery and a double hip replacement. He has been candid about his use of mobility aids, and earlier this year, he asked fans for their support as he continues to struggle with ongoing health issues, reports the Express.

Fans sent him messages of support on social media, with one writing: “Oh Eamonn, sending much love” followed by a red heart emoji. As another added: “Get well soon Big man, less dancing more singing in the bathroom from here on.”

He admitted that he is still dealing with “pain” and sometimes fears he may not overcome his “disc immobility”. Speaking on GB News back in March, he said: “I look at this, and I hear things that really worry me about the way people with disabilities are being portrayed.

“It’s as if there’s nothing wrong with them, or if they’re claiming something, it’s dismissed as not being as bad as they say it is.

“I’ve been in a wheelchair for the past two years, and goodness, my life has changed so much in doing the simplest things, things I used to rely on.”

In May 2024, Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford ended their 14-year marriage. The couple, who previously co-hosted ITV’s This Morning, are now going through divorce proceedings.

Their representatives issued a statement confirming their separation, saying: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”

Eamonn and Ruth have a 22 year old son, Jack, together. Eamonn also has three children from a previous marriage: Declan, 35, Niall, 31, and Rebecca, 33.

The Loose Women star’s mother, Joan, has also been grappling with a ‘horrible chest infection’ these past few weeks

Ruth Langsford shared the reason why she couldn’t appear on QVC yesterday(Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Ruth Langsford has revealed the ‘horrible’ reason why she couldn’t appear on QVC last night. The 65-year-old TV star was struck down by a nasty stomach bug, just weeks after her mother fell ill.

“I’ve got a horrible tummy bug so unfortunately can’t do my show @qvcuk tonight,” she told her fans in an Instagram Story yesterday. “Thankfully, the wonderful @melissahardystyle is stepping in for me so I hope you can join her… some lovely new pieces launching! Thanks Melissa!”

The Loose Women star’s mother, Joan, has also been grappling with a ‘horrible chest infection’ these past few weeks. In a separate update, Ruth recently said the 94-year-old wasn’t quite well enough to ‘come out yet’, but hoped she would recover very soon.

Ruth and her mother Joan have fallen ill over the past few weeks(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Wicked London Production Ltd)

“Thank you for all your kind wishes for my Mum,” Ruth explained last month. “…Not quite well enough to come out yet, but I hope she’ll be back dancing in my kitchen very soon. In the meantime she’s enjoying lots of cuddles with Nurse Maggie!”

Unfortunately, Joan has faced several health challenges in recent months. She fractured her pelvis in December, just a year after breaking her hip.

While the family was relieved to learn that she wouldn’t need surgery, Joan was required to stay in the hospital to recover. “No dancing in my kitchen peeling the veg for my darling Mum this Christmas… she’s had a fall and fractured her pelvis,” Ruth said in December.

“She’s ok…ish, no surgery required thank goodness but she needs rest and time to heal now. She’s in hospital at the moment but I’m hoping to get her home soon. This time last year she fell and broke her hip but recovered well.”

Ruth said the ordeal significantly changed her outlook on life, particularly since her mother couldn’t enjoy Christmas traditions as usual last year. “She’s a very strong woman so I’m sure she’ll recover from this too,” Ruth added.

“It puts life and what’s important into perspective, eh?” Joan received care from nursing staff at Woking Community Hospital and St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey.

Fortunately, she was well enough to return home by January, reuniting with Ruth and her dog, Maggie. Ruth later added: “She’s recovering brilliantly after fracturing her pelvis in December.

“…Charging around again on her walker like a good ‘un! Hope I’ll have her grit and energy when I’m 94! LEGEND.”

Piers Morgan unleashed a barrage of scathing posts hitting out at Prince Harry following his legal loss over whether he was entitled to enhanced security while visiting the UK

Piers Morgan has branded Prince harry a “hypocritical little twerp” following the aftermath of the royal’s candid interview with the BBC.

The former Good Morning Britain host laid into the Duke of Sussex after he lost his legal battle over retaining top UK security. Piers slammed Harry, dubbing him a “whiny hypocritical brat” in an explosive post shared to X/Twitter. Prince Harry lost the appeal over the levels of security he argued he and his family were entitled to during visits to the UK. He admitted the issue had been a major “sticking point” in the continued rift between him and his family, though he also claimed to wanting a “reconciliation” with members of the Royal Family.

Prince Harry argued he and his family were entitled to enhanced security while visiting the UK

“That moment when you realised you’re now a dead-eyed, drug-addled, *****-whipped, whiny, entitled, arrogant, hypocritical little twerp loathed by your own family,” Piers said, sharing a photo of Harry from the BBC interview. It was one of several tweets the Piers Morgan Uncensored host posted about Harry following his legal loss.

In a post shared on Friday, Piers said: “Prince Harry’s issued a statement to accompany his latest whiny interview whacking his family. I have my own statement for him: ‘Shut up, you pathetic little brat, nobody in Britain has anything but contempt for your despicable treatment of your family.’”

Piers Morgan hit out at Prince Harry following his interview with the BBC (Image: BBC)

But the TV host’s posts, which were seen hundreds of thousands of times, garnered a mixed reaction from people online. One X/Twitter user said: “Gee… Piers! Come on. No member of the Royal Family is deserving of this kind of vehement vitriol from you.

“Please refrain. H was a dutiful and loyal British soldier for 10 years, and from all reports very well liked by all and never asking for any special treatment. I do agree with you that he should follow our late great Queen Elizabeth II ‘s advice to ‘Never complain, never explain’ and pursue duty over drama. But I think you’re going too far here IMHO.”

Another said: “How long will this rant go on? Whether it comes to Meghan you seem to get out of control.” There were many others who sided with Mr Morgan with one noting: “While he is all of those things, I doubt there’s much realization going on for him. He seems unable to self reflect or take any responsibility. Those two leeches will be perpetual victims.”

Prince Harry’s candid interview received a mixed reception after he argued he and his family needed more security and that it was something that impacted him “every single day.” He claimed the issue was so serious that he felt the only way they could be safe in the UK was if they were invited by the Royal Family.

And in a statement after the court verdict, Harry has blasted Ravec, which has delegated responsibility from the Home Office for royal security, and said that a proper risk assessment had not been made for him. He stated: “In recent years my family and I have been subjected to well-documented neo-Nazi and extremist threats, including from al Qaida.

“There are individuals in prison on UK soil because of such threats. And yet, since 2019 a proper risk assessment has not been conducted. This is not only a deviation from standard practice, it’s a dereliction of duty.”

Harry also referred to his specific circumstances saying: “My ask has been simple: that the standard protocols for security and risk assessments be applied to me in the same way they are to others – including people who have never carried out any public functions on behalf of the state.”

And he said how his situation was different adding: “The stark difference is I was born into lifelong circumstances that create inherent security risks. My decade of military service, particularly two tours of duty in Afghanistan, as well as social and tabloid media frenzy, have only intensified those threats. Uncovering how my immediate family’s safety was knowingly put at risk, as well as who was behind it and who sanctioned it, has been truly devastating.

“No matter where we may agree or disagree, I would never wish harm on anyone. These legal proceedings have revealed to me that this basic duty of care was not and is not applied to me.”

Meghan Markle has published a photo of Prince Harry with his children which is being seen as a show of support after he lost a court battle and revealed more details of his difficult relationship with the King

Meghan has shared a photo of Harry with his children(Image: Instagram/meghan)

Prince Harry has been given a show of support from Meghan Markle with a family photo after losing a court case over security and a bombshell interview where he claimed the King wouldn’t speak to him.

Meghan shared a black and white image of Harry holding Archie’s hand and carrying Lilibet on his shoulders in a garden. It was put on her instagram just a few hours after the Duke of Sussex gave his interview with the BBC where he gave fresh details of his difficult relationship with the Royal Family.

Meghan has shown her support for her husband(Image: Getty Images for TIME)

And it is the second time in only a few days that Meghan has shared photos of her children as last Sunday she published a snap of Archie and Lilibet in a rose garden with the caption: “Sunday kind of love….with my little love.”

Harry spoke of his hope of “reconciliation” with the Royal Family in an interview after losing the latest round in his court battle over his security but critics have claimed that sharing more details of his relationship with King Charles was not the right way to go about it.

When asked if Charles had been approached to use his influence in Harry’s problems over security, the duke appeared to imply the King was a hindrance, a comment likely to deepen the rift with his father and his brother, the Prince of Wales. He said: “I’ve never asked him to intervene, I’ve asked him to step out of the way and let the experts do their job.”

The health of the King, who is being treated for cancer, was also highlighted by his son, who said: “And I said, life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has, he, he won’t speak to me because of this security stuff, but it would be nice to reconcile.”

Harry speaking about his difficult relationship with King Charles(Image: BBC)

Harry, who appeared emotional and close to tears through much of the interview, offered an olive branch, saying he could “forgive my family’s involvement”, naming Charles, the Prince of Wales and his stepmother, the Queen, in events since he began dating his wife Meghan in 2016.

He also said information he learned during the legal process led him to discover “some people want history to repeat itself”, in an apparent reference to the death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales.

The rift between the Sussexes and the royal family opened significantly following their interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they alleged a member of the family was concerned about their son Archie’s skin tone before he was born.

Then the duke claimed in his controversial memoir, Spare, that William had physically attacked him, that the King put his own interests above Harry’s and was jealous of Meghan.

In a series of interviews to promote the book, Harry attacked the reputation of Camilla, saying her willingness to forge relationships with the British press made her “dangerous”, and he said she tried to rehabilitate her “image” at his cost.

Harry claimed that the King won’t speak to him(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

“Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things,” said Harry.

He added: “But you know, I would love reconciliation with my family,” and said there was “no point in continuing to fight anymore”.

Harry’s level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to California for financial and personal freedom, and he suggested the royal family and officials hoped his realisation of the increased safety risk “would force us to come back”.

The duke lost a Court of Appeal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK and said in the TV interview he “can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK”.

He failed in his appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK.

“But 2020, when that decision happened, I couldn’t believe it. I actually couldn’t believe it,” said Harry.

He added: “I thought, with all the disagreements and all of the chaos that’s happening, the one thing that I could rely on is my family keeping me safe.

“And not only did they decide to remove my security in the UK, but they also signalled to every single government around the world not to protect us.”

He also told the BBC: “Everybody knew that they were putting us at risk in 2020 and they hoped that me knowing that risk would force us to come back.”

The duke said the protection given to members of the monarchy was a form of “control”, saying: “I think what really worries me more than anything else about today’s decision, depending on what happens next, it set a new precedent that security can be used to control members of the family.

“And effectively what it does is imprison other members of the family from being able to choose a different life.”

Ex-BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond writes in the Daily Express that Harry “says he can only come back to the UK with his family if he is invited, because then he would get the security he believes he needs”.

She continues: “But this bombshell of an interview is unlikely to bring that invitation any closer. And that’s because at the root of the rift is the question of trust.

“Harry’s father and brother do not trust Harry to keep conversations private. And this loudspeaker of a diatribe against them is not going to make them change their minds.”

Jamie Borthwick has been slammed by the friend of a woman who claims she was dating him at the same time as two other women and was left ‘heartbroken’ by the EastEnders star

Jamie Borthwick has been accused of being a ‘snake’(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick has been accused of cheating on his two lovers with a third woman. The soap star allegedly talked about having kids, their life together in his new home and dog names with model Jordan Dwyer after he pursued her for a date when he saw her on the website of VIP Ibiza club Ocean Beach.

While Jordan believed they had real potential when she found out he was also dating two other women she admitted her “heartbreak” to a friend sharing details of the relationship with them. They claimed she said: “It has been a genuine heartbreak for me. I don’t think he’s realised what he’s done. He thinks it’s fun and games telling a girl you really like her, and see a future with her.”

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Jamie allegedly took Jordan to the Cotswolds on a luxury break for their first date and even brought her along to watch him perform on Strictly Come Dancing stopping to wave at her after he finished performing. The friend claims Jamie also reassured Jordan that she could trust him after she told him she had been a victim of violent abuse in a past relationship.

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Dubliner Jordan told her friend Jamie broke her heart(Image: jordanndwyer/instagram)

They told The Sun she said: “He made me dream of a life together. He sold me a lie for more than six months. He seemed like the most perfect guy – but now I know the truth.”

Jordan’s friend explained how she had told them she was working in Ibiza when she first met Jamie in August 2024 and that she was informed he wanted to meet her. The friend claims Jordan “didn’t know who Jamie was,” and that he had come to where she lived and invited her to lunch but she was working.

Jamie then allegedly found Jordan on social media and they began messaging one another. Jordan told her friend that they didn’t get to meet up “properly” while he was in Ibiza and she was there working until October but they were “messaging every day.”

She stressed that Jordan had claimed “there was not one day that went by that we did not speak to each other.” They went away on their first date to the Cotswolds early in December and she was then invited to meet his Strictly co-stars in February during the tour.

Jamie’s pal Dean Gaffney allegedly turned up where she worked(Image: COPYRIGHT

The friend also claimed that when Jamie met Jordan’s mum he called her his mother-in-law. However, things started to turn sour when Jamie started to appear distant and seemed to be losing interest.

The pair” continued speaking all the time until mid-March this year,” but when she moved to London she “got the cold shoulder.”

The friend claimed that Jamie then told Jordan “he wanted to spend time with me, but couldn’t give me his full commitment,” and “he wasn’t looking for a long-term relationship.”

In a turn of events Jamie’s former EastEnders co-star Dean Gaffney then allegedly came to the South London pub where Jordan was working part-time. She told her friend she knew him from Ibiza and he had “asked what happened with me and Jamie?”

The friend claims that when Jordan told him they “don’t speak anymore,” he insisted Jamie had a “commitment phobia” and that she was “mortified as Dean said Jamie had sent him my messages and asked for advice”.

The friend then gave their scathing verdict of Jamie adding: “It’s pathetic asking for Dean Gaffney’s advice. Every woman deserves to know what kind of a snake he really is.”

The Mirror has reached out to Jamie’s reps for comment.

David Beckham and his family including wife Victoria are marking the star’s 50th birthday with a huge bash in London alongside some very famous faces including Guy Ritchie and Tom Cruise

David Beckham is marking his milestone 50th birthday in style. The football icon was seen arriving at the black and white themed party alongside his wife Victoria Beckham.

Alongside his famous family, David was seen arriving at the luxurious Core restaurant in Kensington, London, where he will be cooked a special three course menu by chef Clare Smyth.

Florists had been seen arriving earlier in the day with white and pink peonies as well as green foliage to decorate the venue ahead of the arrivals. Whilst David’s children – Romeo, Cruz and Harper – were all in attendance, Brooklyn is not expected to attend.

“David is heartbroken but putting a brave face on it. Tonight is all about celebration and love, and he is swimming in it. Brooklyn actually informed his parents a while ago that he and his wife, Nicola, would not be attending but, of course, David and Victoria desperately hoped he would change his mind,” a source had told The Sun.

“It’s a dagger to the heart that he hasn’t attended a single one of David’s 50th celebrations – and hurts the whole family including the grandparents and siblings. Brooklyn is a really sweet boy and everyone loves him dearly. They just hope things can be patched up soon. In the mean time, everyone around David are doing all they can to give him a magical evening to remember.”

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David and Victoria arrived to the party in stunning matching black and white outfits

David and Victoria arrived to the party in stunning matching black and white outfits

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Victoria looked incredible in a white gown

Victoria looked incredible in a white gown

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Gary Neville was one of the first to arrive

Gary Neville was one of the first to arrive

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ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly filmed a video from her hospital bed as she revealed to her Instagram followers that she’s undergoing surgery after ‘not feeling well for a while’

Lorraine Kelly revealed she’s undergoing surgery after ‘not feeling well for a while’. The 65-year-old ITV talk show presenter took to her Instagram page to share a video she filmed from a hospital bed as she explained to followers the reason behind her ‘preventative’ operation.

The star said she has to have her ovaries and tubes taken out but reassured fans she’ll be “totally fine”. In the video, Lorraine looked calm as she smiled for the camera and said: “Just wanted to let you know I’m having a wee procedure today. I’ve not been feeling all that well for a little while, so I had some scans and tests, and I have to have my ovaries and my tubes taken out.”

Lorraine said she’s undergoing keyhole surgery(Image: Handout)

She added: “It’s purely preventative. It’s going to be with keyhole surgery, which is incredible, I’m being very well looked after, and I’ll obviously see you really soon, and I’m gonna be totally fine.”

In the caption, she wrote: “Getting keyhole surgery – all preventative – feel very lucky to be treated so well – thank you Dr Raafat and all the staff!”

Friends and fans rushed to the comment section to share their well wishes, with fellow ITV star Katie Piper writing: “Hope you make a speedy recovery,” and Dr Amir Khan posting: “Wishing you a speedy recovery – you are the best!”

Fans and friends were quick to share their support(Image: Handout)

Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid added: “Sending you all the love in the world,” while Adele Roberts posted: “Lots of love to you Lorraine! Get well soon.”

Charlotte Hawkins, Vanessa Feltz, Julia Bradbury and Matt Baker also posted their support for the presenter. Lorraine’s announcement comes several days after she comforted Adele on her show.

The touching moment unfolded after the presenter chatted with ex-BBC Radio One presenter Adele about her recent London Marathon success.

As their conversation wrapped up, the Scottish host had a heartfelt surprise in store for the 46 year-old star. Lorraine announced: “Everybody is so so proud of you and we’ve got a wee message for you, it’s from your stoma nurse Elaine.”

Adele was visibly moved as a video from her nurse played on-screen, with Elaine expressing: “You have inspired so many people and patients with stoma’s throughout. You have been an absolute godsend, you have been a person, you know, that others aim to aspire to. What a great accomplishment, and thank you for carrying us along on that journey with you.”

Overwhelmed by the gesture, Adele tearfully thanked Lorraine, apologising for her emotional response.

EXCLUSIVE: As she jets off to Ibiza to film Celebs Go Dating, a source claims that Kerry Katona is feeling confident and eager to dip her toe in the dating pool following her split last year from fiance Ryan

Kerry is ‘really excited’ to be doing Celebs Go Dating again

As Kerry Katona gets stuck into filming for the new season of Celebs Go Dating, which is set to hit our screens this summer, it seems revenge may be on the menu – as well as romance. The mum-of-five is looking fit and fabulous as she begins her search for love and a source has claimed to OK! that the 44-year-old is relishing the prospect of dating after splitting up with her ex-fiancé Ryan Mahoney late last year.

“Kerry is really excited about doing the show. She’s looking forward to the prospect of meeting someone new,” claimed the source. Kerry has lost 2st recently, publicly sharing how she has dropped down to a dress size 6, and the source says this has boosted her confidence. “She’s looking her best and feeling her best. She has lost weight and feels like she’s a new woman,” they claim. ”She finally feels like she’s in a good place and she has got a revenge body to go with it.”

This year’s CGD line-up – before Christine McGuinness dropped out last week(Image: Channel 4)

While Kerry may be feeling good, the source claimed she’s also nervous about dating again after coming out of a long-term relationship. “This is all new for Kerry,” the source said. “She was with Ryan for a long time and their break-up was a time of agony for her, so there is a part of her that’s naturally a bit scared. She is vulnerable and has had some really tough times, but the best revenge when you’ve been through heartache is to get back out there with your head held high.”

Kerry was with fitness trainer Ryan for six years before they split up in November, with Ryan moving out of their Cheshire home. At the time, Kerry cited a “breach of trust” as the reason for their break-up, explaining, “I never in a million years thought this would happen. Without going into too much detail, there has been a breach of trust between us.”

Following the split, she admitted to being “heartbroken” and said it was a struggle to move on from Ryan. “He was my best friend so I’m adjusting to not having him around,” she said. “It feels a bit like a death, which I know may sound dramatic but it’s mourning all the things you did together.”

But Kerry has found a new lease of life while navigating 2025 as a single woman. She’s been spending time travelling solo to Thailand and says she’s learned to love herself more.

Kerry has found a new lease of life and is looking better than ever

“It’s been a healing journey about spirituality and finding yourself,” she said of her Thailand trips. “This is exactly what I needed and it’s shown me that I can do everything I want by myself. I don’t need anyone else.” Kerry recently said in her weekly new column that her initial devastation about breaking up with Ryan now feels like a distant memory.

“It’s made me realise that splitting up with Ryan was the best thing to happen to me,” she said. “I’m over that chapter of my life and when I think about him, there’s nothing romantic there any more.” Kerry’s love life has been a rollercoaster over the years, with her relationships often playing out in the public eye.

She was married to Westlife singer Brian McFadden from 2002 until 2006 and they are parents to Molly, 23, and Lilly, 22. She tied the knot with Mark Croft a year after her divorce from Brian and they have Heidi, 18, and Max, 17, together. Kerry became a parent to her youngest daughter DJ, 11, in 2014 with her then husband George Kay, who died in 2019.

The former Atomic Kitten star seems to be bouncing back after her split from Ryan

“It’s no secret that Kerry has been through some really difficult times in the past, and it’s never easy dating again,” said our source. But she will be guided in her quest for love by dating experts Anna Williamson, Paul C Brunson and Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn as she films the show in Ibiza alongside Love Island’s Olivia Hawkins, S Club singer Jon Lee and Too Hot To Handle star Louis Russell. Christine McGuinness was also due to take part, but announced last week that she’s withdrawn from the show.

Kerry has admitted that it’s difficult being away from her children while filming Celebs Go Dating. As Kerry revealed in her exclusive column, “I’ve been away from home a lot since I was in Thailand and I’ve been on the phone to the kids every day. Filming is pretty full-on and I had a panic attack the other night because all the emotions were piling up.”

But despite the upset of being away from home, she’s excited about her second stint with the dating agency. “I’ve done the show once before, but this feels really new and fresh,” she said “I’m really excited to be doing it.”

The source added, “Kerry is doing this because she genuinely wants to find someone. She is feeling quite exposed, but she’s excited at the same time.”

David Beckham marked his milestone birthday in style with a luxurious dinner in London’s swanky district of Kensington – but his eldest son Brooklyn was nowhere to be seen

Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana looked happier than ever leaving the swanky bash(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Gordon Ramsay, Tom Cruise and Eva Longoria were among David Beckham’s A-List pals who couldn’t stop giggling as they stumbled out of the football legend’s 50th birthday bash in the early hours of Sunday morning.

David marked his milestone birthday in style with a luxurious dinner at three Michelin-starred restaurant Core in London’s swanky district of Kensington.

And celebrity chef Gordon, 58, and wife Tana, 50, clearly had a whale of a time after the boozy dinner. Jumping into theur taxi, the couple clutched hands as they laughed, with a tuxedoed Gordon grinning at his elegant wife in a pale blue silk dress.

Eva Longoria, who is close friends with Victoria, couldn’t stop smiling either as she slid into her plush car with a black dinner jacket draped over her shoulders and partially hiding her gorgeous sky blue gown. The Desperate Housewives actress, 50, appeared to be very tired after the night out as her eyes drooped closed and was soon joined by husband José Bastón, 58, who looked very dapper in his three-piece suit.

Eva Longoria appeared tired after the night out(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

After making a solo low-key arrival, lookers-on managed a glimpse of Hollywood legend Tom Cruise, 62, and his rumoured girlfriend Ana de Armas, 37, as they were quickly whisked away after the event. Despite appearing slightly tense upon arrival, the actor definitely seemed to have loosened up after the party as he was pictured looking relaxed while settling into the seat of his taxi.

Guy Ritchie, 56, and his wife Jacqui, 43, were also pictured heading back home, with a tin of raspberry-flavoured water within reach for the Hollywood director. Meanwhile, Gary Neville, 50, and his wife Emma Hadfield, 50, appeared sapped of energy as they jumped into a cab.

Tom Cruise was spotted with his rumoured girlfriend as he jumped into the back of a cab(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Victoria and David made a quiet exit from the glitzy star-studded back as they exited in a blacked-out van. The night may have been soured for the former England captain after his eldest son Brooklyn snubbed the evening – despite jetting to London with wife Nicola Peltz.

The photographer and chef, 26, has failed to address his dad’s birthday on social media and has not turned up to any of the parties – neither the family celebration in France on Friday, nor the huge party at the Beckhams’ £10million Cotswolds estate on Wednesday – that the family has held for David.

Guy Ritchie with wife Jacqui and a can of raspberry water(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

The rest of Victoria and David’s children – Romeo, Cruz and Harper – were all in attendance on Saturday evening.

David is heartbroken but putting a brave face on it. Tonight is all about celebration and love, and he is swimming in it. Brooklyn actually informed his parents a while ago that he and his wife, Nicola, would not be attending but, of course, David and Victoria desperately hoped he would change his mind,” a source had told The Sun.

His son’s absence cast a sour note on the evening for David (Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

“It’s a dagger to the heart that he hasn’t attended a single one of David’s 50th celebrations – and hurts the whole family including the grandparents and siblings. Brooklyn is a really sweet boy and everyone loves him dearly. They just hope things can be patched up soon. In the mean time, everyone around David are doing all they can to give him a magical evening to remember.”

Brooklyn’s wife Nicola is reportedly at the centre of the feud, which has seen him no longer speaking to the rest of his family. The couple are said to have been invited to all three of the parties, however “each time Brooklyn left his parents hanging”, according to the Mail on Sunday.

A close friend of the Beckhams reportedly told the publication: “It’s a terribly sad situation and it has been going on for a long time. They adore Brooklyn, their children are everything to them, but Brooklyn isn’t talking to them, he isn’t talking to the family and David and Victoria are heartbroken.

Brooklyn and Nicola snubbed the dinner, despite being in London

“It is now the end of the week and despite Brooklyn flying to London with Nicola with every intention of celebrating his dad’s 50th birthday with him, he hasn’t taken part in any of it.”

They added that Brooklyn had told his parents weeks ago that he would be attending, however David and Victoria now have “no idea what’s going on”.

While another friend of David’s added: “For all of this to happen on such a memorable and special birthday is just devastating.”