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Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington has gone public with his new partner Chloe Wells in a post on social media, nine months on from his split from co-star Nadiya Bychkova

Kai Widdrington has gone public with his new partner in a post on social media this week(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Fever)

Professional dancer Kai Widdrington has gone public with his new romance. It comes following speculation that he was in a new relationship nine months on from his split from Strictly Come Dancing co-star Nadiya Bychkova.

Kai, 29, has been rumoured to have begun a relationship with executive assistant Chloe Wells since the end of his romance with fellow dancer Nadiya, 35. And it was reported just days ago that him and Chloe are preparing for their red carpet debut as a couple and could move in together.

The pair have now gone become ‘Instagram official’ in a joint post on the platform this afternoon. Kai and Chloe shared a photo of themselves looking cosy whilst out together in the post to their respective followers. Kai is seen wearing a black jumper and dark trousers whilst beside Chloe, who’s pictured wearing a brown dress and holding a champagne flute.

Alongside the photo, the pair – who reportedly began a romance after meeting at a pub in London – teased over their “happiness”. The caption of the joint post read: “Happiness is underrated.” It included a black heart emoji.

The post was liked by several of Kai’s colleagues, including Gorka Márquez and Luba Mushtuk. Some pros from the show reacted in the comments section, like Jowita Przystał, who posted a heart-eyed emoji as her response.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington (left) has gone public over his apparent new romance with Chloe Wells (right)(Image: Instagram/kaiwidd)

Fellow pro Lauren Oakley instead wrote beside a red heart in her reply to pal Kai’s post: “Cuties.” Whilst former contestant Tasha Ghouri, who reached the final last year, wrote in a comment on the platform: “Sooo happy for you.”

Fans also reacted in the comments section. One person wrote: “Awh I’m so happy for you both.” Another follower responded to the post: “Beautiful couple.” Whilst someone else wrote: “Ahh. Love this. So happy for you Kai.”

It comes after a source told the Sun recently that Kai and Chloe were preparing to “go public” with their first red carpet appearance together. The source said that they “hit it off from the start” and that office worker Chloe has “no interest in the limelight”. The source said: “They have a real laugh together and although it’s early days, they’re planning on moving in together in the coming months.”

It’s thought to be Kai’s first relationship since he split up from fellow Strictly pro Nadiya. The former couple began dating back in 2022 – whilst both on the BBC dance show – but their break-up was then announced last summer.

Speaking to the Mirror at the Pride of Britain Awards months later in October, when asked about the break-up, Nadiya said: “We work together but we are not friends and that’s ok. One thing I can tell you is that when you see me dancing with him it will be amazing because I’m a professional.”

It’s thought to be his first relationship since splitting from co-star Nadiya Bychkova last summer(Image: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

During their relationship, Kai – who joined Strictly in 2021, four years after Nadiya made her debut on the show – paid tribute to his then-partner. He spoke about her in an interview with Hello magazine, published in 2023.

He said at the time: “She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, but the real beauty is not just what you see on the outside – it’s the person on the inside I fell in love with. People often misjudge her and just see a stunning blonde girl, but she’s more than that.”

Kai went on to describe Nadiya – who has a daughter, Mila, from a previous relationship – as an “amazing mother”. He told the outlet in the interview two years ago: “She’s the kindest person I’ve ever met in my entire life, and the most amazing mother.”

Love Island star Zara McDermott and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson have finally confirmed their romance after their secret dates, however one may be more into it than the other

Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson have finally confirmed their romance

Zara McDermott and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson have only just confirmed their romance after a series of secret dates, yet they appear at odds already. According to a body language expert, one of them may be more into the relationship than the other.

The pair have been enjoying a sunny romantic trip to Los Angeles, with them sharing snaps on their social media from the same locations. Zara, 28, and Louis, 33, spent a night together at a gig as they watched Stereophonics in a packed crowd – while keeping each other off their photos.

Later in the week, Zara finally confirmed her relationship with Louis as she shared a snap of them enjoying breakfast together in Malibu as Louis’ arm featured in a snap in a move that has been branded a ‘soft launch’ of their romance. It came just a month after they were spotted on a date for the first time in Suffolk, keeping a low profile for the short hotel stay.

The romance was fully sealed when Zara and Louis were pictured on another lunch date at Soho Beach House in Malibu. They walked hand in hand as they were full smiles while chatting away to each other.

Louis has been clear about his romantic feelings, according to the expert(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

However, body language expert Judi James has revealed they pair may not be equally as smitten with each other. She claimed Louis appeared to be someone to “fall in love quickly,” while Zara seems “cautious”.

“Louis looks like a guy with little emotional filter when it comes to revealing his romantic feelings for Zara in public,” she said. Louis “epitomises keenness and excitement” and looked filled with pride as he held onto Zara’s hand.

Judi said Louis also has an air of “mild peacocking” with his “slight swagger”. However, his body language contrasted with Zara as Judi James told Daily Mail: “Zara looks more like the cooler, calmer partner here, suggesting she might be the adult in the room or the more cautious one taking longer to commit.

“At one point she stands with her arms folded looking more wary and reluctant in terms of open PDAs here.”

They have been enjoying romantic dates in Los Angeles(Image: Instagram/zara_mcdermott)

Louis and Zara seem to be making fast progress soon after her major breakup with Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson. They were together for almost five years but she and Sam split up over Christmas.

Just weeks later, rumours emerged that she had moved on with the famous musician. They first opted for a cosy dining experience in the restaurant of The Suffolk – a fancy hotel named after the county, where rooms set you back up to £315 a night.

This month, they have been enjoying time together in Los Angeles. However, they have also made sure to spend some alone time as Louis headed to music festival Coachella without Zara.

He was seen wearing a white tank top and brown shorts while also wearing dark circular sunglasses at the event in the desert. Former Love Island star Zara, however, opted for a shopping trip in Beverly Hills.

Victoria and David Beckham’s son Romeo has gushed over his six-month anniversary with his girlfriend Kim Turnbull amid rumours that he is no longer on speaking terms with his brother, Brooklyn

Romeo Beckham celebrates six months with girlfriend amid Brooklyn feud(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for 180)

Romeo Beckham is celebrating six months with his girlfriend Kim Turnbull amid his ongoing feud with his older brother Brooklyn. Taking to his Instagram stories on Thursday, Romeo, 22, marked his six-month anniversary with Kim, 24, who has previously dated Brooklyn, 26.

Posting a loved-up photo of the pair on a recent holiday while lounging in the sunshine, smitten Romeo wrote: “Six months around the sun with this beautiful soul.” Romeo’s post comes amid rumours that he and Brooklyn are no longer on speaking terms and sources have suggested that it’s all down to the fact that Romeo is now dating his brother’s ex-girlfriend.

The rumours began to swirl after Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz-Beckham were absent at David’s early 50th birthday celebration in Miami earlier this month. Meanwhile, Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper Seven, 13, were in attendance, along with Romeo and his current girlfriend Kim.

Romeo Beckham is celebrating six months with his girlfriend Kim Turnbull (Image: Instagram)

After the event, Romeo shared some pictures to Instagram, captioning the upload: “Family is everything.” He tagged most of his family, but left out Brooklyn and Nicola, leaving fans wondering if there’s tensions bubbling within the usually close-knit Beckham clan.

Sources told TMZ that Romeo’s relationship with Kim is playing its part in the siblings falling out. The publication states that Brooklyn reportedly had a romantic connection with Kim years ago, while Romeo and Kim went public at the end of 2024.

However, the outlet quoted a source as saying “that’s all water under the bridge.” With Brooklyn now happily married to Nicola, sources said “the issue at hand is the couple questions whether Kim has the right intentions in dating Romeo”.

Romeo and Kim has been an item for six months(Image: GC Images)

Romeo’s girlfriend Kim has many skills, and primarily works as a model and DJ. The latter isn’t surprising as she comes from a musical family – her dad Alex Turnbull is the founder of UK hip hop label Ronin Records, and is well respected in the music industry.

She has also collaborated with several fashion brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, and her Instagram page is full of her attending glitzy events, with and without her famous boyfriend. On Valentine’s Day, Romeo posted a gushing social media post about his partner. In the social post, Romeo shared a number of snaps, adding: “I love you so much” and a white love heart emoji.

Someone else who “loves” her is Victoria herself. She is said to be pleased with the match, and reportedly thinks it’s beneficial that Kim has previously dated Madonna’s son – and friend of Brooklyn – Rocco Ritchie.

Brooklyn Beckham has a past with his brother Romeo’s new girlfriend Kim Turnbull(Image: Instagram)

Sadly for Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, VB isn’t believed to be as overly enthusiastic. A source told the Mirror: “Although Victoria is pleased that Cruz seems happy in his relationship, she does have some concerns about the age gap and whether her youngest son is ready for that kind of commitment.

“She really likes Jackie, and Jackie seems to get on with all the family but Victoria would be lying if she said that her being 10 years older than Cruz isn’t a worry. Cruz is still a teenager whereas Jackie is a fully grown woman who is at a different stage in her life and may want things that Cruz is not quite ready for.”

Gardeners’ World host Monty Don has revealed a new tribute to his much loved dog Ned at the Chelsea Flower Show following the devastating loss of dogs Nell and Nigel

Monty Don has created a tribute to his beloved dog Ned(Image: PA)

Monty Don has shared a hidden tribute to his much-loved dog Ned as he unveiled his Chelsea Flower Show garden. The Gardeners’ World presenter has consistently surrounded himself with canines over the years, with Ned joining in his show.

The golden retriever has become a familiar face alongside Monty as he embraces his green thumb and gives gardening tips. Monty is using his love of greenery at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show and designed his very own garden.

His creation will be on full display for the flocks of crowds, including the royals, as they attend the five-day show next month. However, this year, Monty has broken the moUld with his design as the garden pays tribute to Ned.

They have made their designer duo debut for the event hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society. Monty and gardener Jamie Butterworth are the brains behind the design of the ‘dog garden’.

Ned helped Monty create the garden (Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC Studios)

Visitors to the Royal Hospital Chelsea grounds will be able to walk though winding pathways and shady spots that have been inspired by Ned’s love of outdoor spaces.

The unique design saw Ned let loose along with dogs owned by gardener Jamie and RHS director-general Clare Matterson, to sniff out routes and explore the garden.

Monty told The Times: “We’ve been observing the way that they move around among the plants in order to plan out the paths. It didn’t actually go according to our expectations, which is good, because it meant that we had to rethink.”

He added: “You have this sort of branching, curving system, which neither Jamie or I would have really thought out. We would have made it much more sort of maze-y, like one’s idea of a snake’s passage.”

The garden is also dog friendly, which was at the top of Monty’s priority list. It features lots of trees and shrubs to create shady areas for dogs to cool down in in warm weather.

He also made sure there was a stream for them to splash about in and drink from and the lawn will be left long for them to roll around in. There is a dog friendly sofa, leads and balls.

He has long shared his love for dogs(Image: INSTAGRAM)

For years, Monty has proudly proclaimed his adoration for dogs. On his website, he writes: “I have lived with dogs all my life and so it is absolutely natural to me that wherever I am in the garden I should be accompanied by a dog or two. It is their garden as much as mine or any other members of the family.

“Something that I take for granted is that, by and large, they do absolutely no damage and respect the garden completely. They (rarely) dig holes or crash through the flower beds. They do treat the long paths as bowling alleys down which they career in chase of the ball that we are obliged to throw, but it is harmless enough.”

The presenter’s late dog Nigel, also a golden retriever, became an unexpected star, attracting fan mail and even inspiring fan accounts on social media during his regular appearances on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World.

His sudden death from violent seizures in 2020 left Monty heartbroken. Three years after Nigel’s passing, Monty had to bid farewell to his other cherished golden retriever Nell, who died of cancer.

Football legend David Beckham has sparked a new row with neighbours at his rural retreat after the star submitted plans for a new addition to his £6million Cotswolds home

David Beckham is facing a war with his neighbours of his rural retreat(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

David Beckham is at war with his neighbours over plans for a new barn at his rural retreat. An exasperated local complained: “Why do famous people move to the country… then make silly alterations?”

The England legend, who’s wife is celebrating her birthday today, is seeking planning permission for the timber-clad structure at the £6m property in the Cotswolds. Becks, who turns 50 on May 2, keeps bees and chickens at his country bolthole which has a giant lake.

He has asked planners at West Oxfordshire District Council for the right to create an “agricultural storage barn for hay/straw and agricultural equipment”.

The plans submitted to local council

Angry villager Harriet Jones has told the council in a letter of objection: “This is just the latest in a long line of applications to build new structures on this land, plus a giant lake. Why do famous people move out to the country and then clutter up their land with endless buildings and make silly alterations? It makes no sense.”

The plans reveal the building will have a steel frame covered in wood with a metal roof which will measure 10m by 5m. Planners will decide on the merits of the application in the coming weeks.

How Becks hopes the barn will look

Two years ago, David Beckham and his wife Victoria were given planning permission to transform the property near Chipping Norton, which they bought for £6m in 2016. Roof space in an outbuilding was to be turned into offices.

The pair previously got into hot water with neighbours over developments, including a now-withdrawn application to build a second access road into their home.

They have also been granted planning permission to construct a kitchen garden and glasshouse so that they could grow their own fruit and vegetables.

David created a kitchen garden in his countryside bolthole(Image: davidbeckham/instagram)

One nearby resident told the council: “Many people locally indicated to West Oxfordshire Council that the increase in the residential curtilage of this property will see an ever-increasing number of buildings, and to date we have all been proved right.”

Some within Great Tew and surrounding villages have accused the former footballer and pop star of bringing suburbia to the countryside with development at the property.

The family’s Maplewood Barn property sits just over a mile from the popular members club and hotel Soho Farmhouse and around 7 miles from Chipping Norton. The Beckhams have enjoyed success with their hugely popular Netflix series which shows their home and professional lives.

David shared a gushing tribute to Victoria on her birthday today(Image: Instagram)

It comes after David shared a gushing post to his wife Victoria today as she marked her 51st birthday. Taking to his Instagram page, the footballer started his tribute with an old picture of them sharing a loving smooch in the swimming pool.

He also shared a snap of the two smiling for the camera as the embraced each other on a yacht at a picturesque location in 1999. The tribute wasn’t complete without a snap of the fashion designer with her four children; Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Seven. He ended the post with a few snaps of Posh Spice as an adorable child.

“Happy Birthday to the most amazing Wife , Mummy & Best Friend that we could all wish for,” he captioned the post.

“Have the most perfect day because you deserve to and we love you so much,” as he tagged his children. Victoria’s son Cruz rushed to the comment section to wish the star a wonderful day. He wrote: “I love you so much mum x from day 1 you have showed us unconditional love and haven’t stopped since.”

Former TOWIE star Dan Osborne announced his marriage split from wife Jacqueline Jossa last month but the pair have left fans confused by going on a loved-up holiday weeks later

Dan Osborne ‘sick of living fake life’ with Jacqueline Jossa as ‘truth’ unveiled(Image: Instagram)

Dan Osborne’s close friends have claimed his relationship with Jacqueline Jossa is more ‘complicated’ than ever. Despite reportedly ending their eight-year marriage last month, the pair confused fans when they looked every inch a couple in love on their recent holiday with their two daughters Ella, 9, and Mia, 6, in Mexico.

The ‘make-or-break’ holiday – which also saw them joined by Dan’s son, 11, from a previous relationship and Jac’s mum Selina – seemed to have worked some magic as a source told The Mirror that the pair are ‘trying to fall back in love with each other again.’

As they lay by the pool, EastEnders favourite Jac, 33, was seen beaming as her former TOWIE star husband Dan, 33, seemed to nuzzle her neck playfully as she relaxed on a sunbed at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Their loving interactions gave every indication that they couldn’t be happier on their getaway – but Dan’s friends have reportedly been left highly confused after laying their eyes on the snaps.

The couple had been married for eight years before announcing their split(Image: Instagram/ @jacjossa)

According to the reality TV star’s loved ones, Jac and Dan live a very different life ‘behind closed doors’ in comparison to what they portray in public.

Speaking to Mail Online, a source close to Dan said: “Jac wants the world to see that things are perfect: she has a handsome husband, two beautiful kids and a great job. But behind closed doors, things are not like that. She has wanted to keep the family image alive but things were not going well between them.”

The insider also claimed that the former TOWIE star is ‘fed up’ of living a ‘fake’ life for the benefit of the public opinion – but Jacqueline reportedly feels very differently about it all.

Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne are reportedly trying to work through their split(Image: GC Images)

They said: “Dan found it very difficult, he would say that things were pretty awful between them at times and he knew that they had to end it but she didn’t want that. Dan was fed up of living this fake life.

“In fact, when the word started to get out about their split, Jac wanted it denied while Dan was more keen that it was out there and enlisted in the help of some industry experts to help him.”

It comes after an onlooker at the five-star hotel where Dan and Jac were staying on their holiday said: “Dan and Jac looked like any normal couple. There were a few Brits at the resort, but no one recognised them and they were left alone to relax and enjoy quality time together.”

Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne announced their split last month(Image: Instagram/ @jacjossa)

The public display of affection for one another was a far cry from the turbulent place the couple, whose relationship has been severely tested in the past, seemed to be in a month ago when they made the shock announcement they were going their separate ways.

In a joint statement issued by the couple it was revealed: “Jacqueline and Dan are handling things privately. Their children remain their top priority, surrounded by love and care from both parents – something that will never change.” Not long after, Jac, who plays Lauren Branning in EastEnders, was pictured having secretly spent a night at Dan’s house.

Back in January, the couple were not for the first time forced to deny split claims, with friends saying they were “upset and hurt” at the allegations, after they put their home up for sale.

Dan and Jacqueline Jossa began dating in 2013 and married in 2017(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

The couple, who met in 2013, tied the knot in 2017 at a country manor house in Cheshire. But their union has been rocked by cheating scandals. Dan was seen getting cosy with Love Islander Gabby Allen on a yacht in Marbella in April 2018. However, both Dan and Gabby denied any wrongdoing.

This was followed a month later by reports that Jac, who was pregnant at the time, had squared up to a mystery woman over claims of a romp with Dan just months after the couple’s wedding.

In 2020, Jacqueline denied reports that she had walked out on her husband after questioning him over a flirty message to Gabby, who apparently did not respond. Dan confessed publicly to having made “mistakes”. He said: “I’ve done things I shouldn’t have done.” In recent years the couple’s marriage seemed more steady however, that changed following recent speculation over their marriage and an announcement the pair had split.

The Mirror has approached Dan and Jacqueline’s respective representatives for comment on this story.

Pete Wicks has spoken out for the firs time on Zara McDermott’s new romance insisting he is ‘happy for’ Sam Thompson’s ex Zara and Louis Tomlinson after they were seen holding hands

Sam Thompson’s best friend, Pete Wicks, said he is “happy” for Sam’s ex Zara McDermott and singer Louis Tomlinson’s new romance after they were spotted holding hands.

Speaking on KISS Breakfast, where he and Olivia Attwood took over from Perri Kiely and Jordan Banjo for the week, Pete said: “I know them, I have a sight connection there and you know, I’m happy, I’m happy for them…

“That’s amazing, I’ve seen the pictures they’re walking through a car park, really romantic… I’m really struggling not to say anything but it is good gossip. I might tell you some more off air…”

Pete shared his thoughts on his best friends’ ex’s new romance ( 
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Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Pete’s comments come after Zara and 1D singer Louis were spotted enjoying a sunny romantic trip to Los Angeles, with them sharing snaps on their social media from the same locations.

Zara, 28, and Louis, 33, spent a night together at a gig as they watched Stereophonics in a packed crowd – while skilfully keeping each other off their photos.

Later in the week, Zara finally confirmed her relationship with Louis as she shared a snap of them enjoying breakfast together in Malibu as Louis’ arm featured in a snap in a move that has been branded a ‘soft launch’ of their romance.

Zara has moved on with Louis Tomlinson ( 
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The romance was fully sealed when Zara and Louis were pictured on another lunch date at Soho Beach House in Malibu. They walked hand in hand as they were full smiles while chatting away to each other – though a body language expert has claimed one might be more into the romance than the other.

It comes just a month after they were seen on a cosy date for the first time at a hotel restaurant in Suffolk.

Zara was previously in a relationship with Made In Chelsea star Sam – with who she split from in December. The couple were together for five years and Pete was jokingly considered their “third wheel”.

The TOWIE star featured on many of their TikTok skits and even joined them on may outings, date nights and more.

Sam has yet to comment on Zara and Louis’ new romance but previously shared a cryptic comment, saying: “People look for validation in others to fill that hole”, which is something he says he ‘can’t do’.

He also spoke with friend and Married At First sight star, Paul C Brunson, on a recent episode of his podcast Staying Relevant, Sam was asked what he was doing to find self love.

The I’m A Celeb winner confessed he hasn’t been thinking about dating as he replied: “Not much to be honest with you.”

Suggesting people look for validation in others, he continued: “I suppose a lot of people look for validation in other people right? And they look for the next person instantly because it’s like: ‘I need to find someone else to fill that hole and I need to find that excitement. You know when you get that excited feeling when you are talking to someone new and fresh. I can’t do that.”

Singer Jane McDonald has lived in her Wakefield home for the past 18 years but is seemingly looking for a change in scenery and has put the property on the market

Jane McDonald puts £1m Yorkshire home up for sale four years after partner’s death(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Singer and Loose Women star Jane McDonald has placed her £1 million Yorkshire home up for sale four years after the death of her partner, Eddie Rothe. The 62-year-old has lived in the cosy bungalow for the past 18 years but might be looking to find a change of scenery in the future.

Since 2022, she’s been living in the Wakefield house with best pal Sue Ravey and spent the last few years renovating the property to get an open plan kitchen, panoramic views and walk-in closets. She previously discussed moving to a new location in an interview with The Times last year.

“I converted the bungalow into a house during lockdown,” she explained at the time. “I had everything done and it’s gorgeous, but now it’s far too big. All I do is clean. I’ll probably downsize. The sea is calling.”

Jane has placed the house up for sale four years after Eddie’s death(Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

The five-bedroom bungalow has four bathrooms as well as a conservatory and a gym. It was sold for £485,000 in 2007 and £205,000 in 1998. And now, it’s on sale for £1 million.

Jane, who grew up in Yorkshire, discussed her home in My Love Letter To Yorkshire. She said on the show: “It’s where I’m from. I love it, I miss it when I’m not there and I’m fiercely proud of it.

“No matter where I was, I always tried to get in a mention of Wakefield – or Wakey as I call it. Because I wanted everyone to know about my beautiful home city and the county of Yorkshire beyond.”

The bungalow is on sale for £1million(Image: Channel 4)

In 2021, Jane lost her partner, Eddie Rothe. She previously shared the deep pain of losing Eddie, who she describes as one of the most incredible humans she ever met.

Eddie tragically away at the age of 67 after a battle with lung cancer in 2021. The two had known each other since their teenage years, but their paths crossed again later in life. They rekindled their romance in the early 2000s and became engaged in 2008.

In a rare admission, the presenter expressed her gratitude for having experienced “real love” with the musician.

Reflecting on the heartache of losing her partner, Jane shared: “You have to find your way of dealing with it, it’s not easy. It never leaves you either. Everybody thinks, ‘Oh, she’s back on track.’

“No, it never leaves you. I have to make a decision every morning about what my day is going to be like, because you can go that way, or you can go that way.”

Jane’s first husband is Henrik Brixen, a ship’s plumbing engineer, from Denmark, who later became her manager. They got married in 1998 but parted ways in 2003.

Celebrity Big Brother’s Daley Thompson and Patsy Palmer both face the eviction on Friday night which airs live on ITV1, and fans think they already know the result

Fans of Celebrity Big Brother have already figured out who will leave(Image: ITV/Celebrity Big Brother)

Fans of Celebrity Big Brother have already figured out who will leave the ITV1 series in the next eviction, they believe.

Two stars face the chop on Friday night after nominations were announced during Thursday’s episode. Big Brother confirmed that retired athlete Daley Thompson and EastEnders star Patsy Palmer were the next two stars to face the public vote.

Viewers were told to vote to save to keep whoever they wanted in, and the person with the lowest votes will be eliminated. The announcement left the housemates stunned that only two names were up, with some left in tears by the chosen pair.

But fans think it’s obvious who will leave and who will stay, with the result set to be announced live on Friday night. Viewers are convinced Patsy will stay another day, and it will be Daley who leaves.

Celebrity Big Brother’s Daley Thompson and Patsy Palmer both face the eviction on Friday night (Image: ITV/Celebrity Big Brother)

Taking to social media, one fan posted: “GET DALEY OUT!” as another commented: “Daley to leave.” A thid fan said: “Trust the British Public to kick out Daley over someone who insists they want to go home.”

Another fan commented: “My prediction is Daley will be evicted,” with another tweet saying: “Bye Bye Daley.” A further remark said: “Daley for tomorrow’s eviction,” and another said: “Daley will be evicted.”

Amid the shock of who was nominated being revealed to the house, Daley said he was okay with it but he seemed unimpressed. Patsy agreed that she was fine either way, but soon there were tears.

Four housemates voted for Daley as part of the house’s third opportunity to nominate each other, with Patsy among those who nominated him. He was also nominated by presenter Angellica, Love Island finalist Chris Hughes and comedian Donna Preston.

Two stars face the chop on Friday night after nominations were announced(Image: ITV/Celebrity Big Brother)

Patsy instead received five nominations. Angellica and Chris were among those who voted for the soap star. She was also nominated by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard, former Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa and the Only Way is Essex’s Ella.

Viewers are being asked to vote to save their favourite of the two nominated housemates. The outcome of the vote will be revealed by hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best in tomorrow night’s live eviction ahead of an interview with the evictee.

The latest nominations come shortly after the second eviction, which took place on Tuesday night.

Presenter Trisha Goddard was voted out of the Big Brother house that night after having been up against Patsy and Coronation Street star Jack P. Shepherd.

EXCLUSIVE: The Apprentice winner Dean Franklin admitted he found ‘new emotion’ after being away from home for several months which saw him miss out on huge moments

Dean Franklin with his beloved family who he missed terribly whilst competing on The Apprentice(Image: INSTAGRAM /)

The emotional winner of The Apprentice Dean Franklin has told of the toll the BBC show took on his family life – meaning he regularly sobbed on the phone because he missed them so much.

He was away from his wife Chloe, 33, and kids Bonnie, seven, and Ted, nine, for over two months on total competing on the BBC show which was filmed last year. It meant he missed both his wife and son’s birthday and strict rules meant he was only allowed one phone call a week.

Dean said: “There were all these new emotions I didn’t know I had. I mean, it was so hard. I’ve never been away from my wife and kids for longer than a couple of days before, and when I first signed up to the process, I thought, You know what this, this might be a nice little break, you know, nice little break away from work, away from the family, signed me up, but then it hit me like a ton of bricks, that was not the reality of it.

We was away for two and a half months. And yeah, you get one phone call home every every week for 10 minutes, and that’s all you get. And the 10 minutes goes really quick, especially when you’re both crying on the phone to each other.

“I missed my son’s birthday. I missed my wife’s birthday. I missed one of my good mates mum’s funeral. I missed a lot. But to come out on the other side as the winner. I mean, it’s just all worth it in the end.”

The family posed with Lord Sugar masks when he left to start on The Apprentice

The family were all watching the final together, with Dean keeping the result a secret from his kids. Dean was crowned winner in the final after Lord Sugar opted to invest in his air conditioning business and he beat Anisa Khan in the final. Lord Sugar, who was choosing between Dean’s firm and Anisa’s pizza business, ended the show by saying: “This is the way I see it. Dean, through the process you’ve been quite good.

“There’ve been a few rocky moments where you remained in it by the skin of your teeth, but do I have the confidence in the residential market? As opposed to food where everyone’s got to eat, and a £10, £12 pizza is affordable to most people. That’s where I am at the moment. Given it deep consideration. I’m going to say that, Dean you’re going to be my business partner.”

After learning of his win, Dean said: “I can’t believe I’ve just won The Apprentice. This is going to mean the world to me and my family. My kids are going to be over the moon.” For the final task, finalists Anisa Khan and Dean Franklin went head-to-head to prove to Lord Sugar why they deserved to receive his £250,000 investment and form a 50/50 partnership with the business mogul.

On hand were some of the candidates fired earlier in the series who returned to help the two finalists bring their business plans to life before they took on the biggest pitch of their lives to Lord Sugar and industry experts. Looking to the future after setting up the business in 2020, Dean said: “We’ve not had it easy. You know, there’s been times where we have struggled, and I think a lot of people can relate to that. You know, we’ve always worked.

“And I think starting the business was a massive risk that I took in a very scary time. You know, during the pandemic, people were losing jobs. People were working from home. There was a lot of crazy stuff going on, a lot of changes, and no one could sort of predict the future. And for me to then risk it all and quit a very, very good paying job and just go from go for it as such, and start my own thing was a very, very scary time.

“Now it comes to a point where the business is sort of bursting at the seams, as I said in the show, I do need a bit of help and guidance on how I can take it to the next level and what I can do, and Lord Sugar is the perfect man for that.”

The result may have surprised some viewers as in the semi final interview stage Dean made a series of blunders. He claimed that everyone needs air conditioning “now more than ever, especially with the increase in climate control” instead of climate change and later called it the climate zone. And business guru Mike Soutar then showed a picture Dean had posted on social media of a sex object stuck onto an air conditioning unit. A red-faced Dean explains that they had been working in a sex shop and he thought it would be “quite funny”. Soutar was not amused and said it did not show him a “trusted organisation”.

But Lord Sugar was not put off by these mistakes and Dean’s company already makes a substantial profit from its Essex base which they hope they can upscale to make millions.