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  • Sabrina Carpenter’s cheeky response to critics of her raunchy Brits performance

    Sabrina Carpenter’s cheeky response to critics of her raunchy Brits performance

    Watch Sabrina’s steamy performance in the video

    SABRINA Carpenter has spoken out after Brit Awards viewers branded her raunchy performance as being ‘too sexy’.

    The 25-year-old hitmaker caused a stir on Saturday night when she rocked up to the Brit Awards wearing a sexy solider outfit complete with stockings and suspenders.

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    Sabrina Carpenter performed a very racy rendition at the Brits over the weekendCredit: Getty

    Sabrina Carpenter performing live on stage.
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    The 25-year-old hitmaker rocked some red lingerie while dancing seductivelyCredit: Getty

    Sabrina Carpenter performing live on stage.
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    The American artist wore stockings and suspendersCredit: Getty
    Known for her sexy image, Sabrina loves to push boundaries within her music and with style choices.

    The blonde bombshell opened the 2025 Brits at the weekend with a medley of some of her best-loved hits from the past 12 months.

    Sabrina crooned a mash-up of her hit Espresso with Bed Chem from her album Short n’ Sweet.

    During Sabrina’s performance at the ceremony, she could be seen writhing on a bed after stripping down to sexy red lingerie, as well as dancing seductively on the stage.

    Fans instantly threatened to call Ofcom while Sabrina performed on stage, with some viewers even saying they didn’t know where to look during her pre-watershed raunchy display.

    And now Sabrina has given a cheeky response to viewers who were offended by her racy performance.

    Sabrina Carpenter performing on stage at the BRIT Awards 2025.
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    Fans fumed over the racy performanceCredit: Rex

    Sabrina Carpenter performing on stage at the BRIT Awards 2025.
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    Sabrina has now responded to the pre-watershed furyCredit: Rex
    Sharing a series of photos from the night, including backstage and red carpet snaps, Sabrina penned a caption reacting to the Ofcom complaints she was threatened with.

    Alongside the post, Sabrina penned: “Brits i now know what watershed is!!!!”

    FANS REACT TO SABRINA’S ADMISSION

    “They could never make me hate u Sabrina,” penned one person in the comments section.

    Another joked: “LOL she’s so unserious w the caption.”

    Maura Higgins, Sabrina Carpenter and Maya Jama look incredible as they lead the glamour at The Brit Awards 2025
    “Petition to have Sabrina perform at every award show ever from now on,” pleaded a third.

    While a fourth person said: “Fairly sure The Brits agreed the performance in advance & would have advised if it was too risky.”

    At the time of Sabrina’s performance, fans and viewers rushed to X to share their thoughts on her dance routine and outfits.

    “OOP THATS AN OFCOM COMPLAINT WAITING,” penned one viewer.

    Illustration of award winners in various music categories.
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    Another said: “Sabrina Carpenter on the brits there. My wife just said ‘it’s only twenty past eight!’”

    A third said: “Didnt know where to look during Sabrina’s performance.”

    Someone else then raged: “Christ, you might as well put porn on prime time Saturday night.

    “What is Sabrina Carptener doing? Apart from covering up her lack of singing ability by spreading her legs!”

    RACY MOMENT AXED

    This comes after we revealed that Sabrina pretended to perform a racy sex act during the rehearsal of her performance.

    The blonde beauty’s very racy performance included her pretending to perform a sex act – but this was seemingly axed.

    The sexy routine, which we caught on camera, was missing from the ITV show because it was likely deemed too saucy for fans watching at home.

    Sabrina Carpenter at the BRIT Awards 2025.
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    She posed on the red carpet at the Brits on SaturdayCredit: Alamy

    Sabrina Carpenter at the BRIT Awards.
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    Sabrina will perform in London again this weekend on tourCredit: Alamy

  • Explosive Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland 2 reveals first look trailer ahead of release this month

    Explosive Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland 2 reveals first look trailer ahead of release this month

    Watch the first-look trailer in our video player

    UPCOMING Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland 2 has unveiled its first-look trailer – ahead of release this month.

    This new instalment is a follow-up to explosive 2019 film Leaving Neverland.

    Michael Jackson and his father, Joseph Jackson, leaving a courthouse under an umbrella.
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    The explosive follow-up to Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland is coming soonCredit: Getty

    Man speaking in Leaving Neverland 2 trailer.
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    James Safechuck met Michael when he was nineCredit: YouTube/Channel 4

    A man looking off to the side, from the trailer for the documentary *Leaving Neverland 2*.
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    Wade Robson has also alleged he was abused by the singerCredit: YouTube/Channel 4
    The first documentary revolved around Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who alleged that they were befriended and then abused by the singer, who died aged 50 in 2009.

    This sequel will follow their journey since then as they try to take their cases through the US courts.

    Channel 4 have released a 40-second trailer ahead of the new documentary‘s debut.

    Speaking in the clip, Wade Robson is shown saying: “I want my day in court“.

    In a separate interview, James Safechuck remarks: “People must have known.”

    Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson will air (in the UK) on March 18 at 9pm on Channel 4.

    As for the U.S. and English-speaking Canada, it will premiere at 8pm ET on Real Stories, Little Dot Studios’ premium documentary YouTube channel.

    The original documentary will be repeated on Channel 4 shortly before the second instalment airs.

    A TV insider said: “The term ‘bombshell’ is one which is too often bandied around to describe documentaries, particularly when they involve the rich and famous.

    “But Leaving Neverland was an exposé which was truly deserving of the term, and the follow-up very much continues in the same shocking vein.”
    First look at Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar playing King of Pop in big budget film
    HBO is not involved this time, following a legal battle with the Jackson estate.

    U.S. courts ruled the 2019 film constituted a breach of a non-disparagement clause in a 1992 contract for an HBO concert special on the singer’s Dangerous tour.

    Upon airing in the UK, Leaving Neverland received over 150 Ofcom complaints from shocked viewers.

    The four hour documentary aired across two nights on Channel 4.

    A spokesperson for Ofcom told The Sun Online at the time: “We are assessing these complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate.”

    Leaving Neverland divided opinions, particularly among Michael Jackson‘s international army of fans, who claim the allegations were fabricated.

    They even protested outside the head offices of Channel 4, where editors originally conceived of the project.

    Writing on social media at the time, a Leaving Neverland viewer penned: “Feel sick watching @leavingneverland:Michael Jackson.”

    Another wrote: “I’m biffed at this Michael Jackson documentary and feel a bit sick.”

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    The documentary will air on Channel 4 on March 18Credit: YouTube/Channel 4

  • Teen Mom’s Mackenzie Edwards calls cops over argument involving ex Ryan and his parents after he ‘breaks court order’

    Teen Mom’s Mackenzie Edwards calls cops over argument involving ex Ryan and his parents after he ‘breaks court order’

    911 calls reveal the argument that took place at Mackenzie and Ryan’s marital home

    TEEN Mom’s Mackenzie Edwards has called cops to her Tennessee home after her father got into an argument with her estranged husband Ryan and his parents.

    Ryan, 37, and Mackenzie, 28, have been involved in a tumultuous divorce since she filed to end their marriage of six years in February 2023.

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    Ryan Edwards is going through a divorce with his estranged wife MackenzieCredit: Matt Symons – Commissioned by The US Sun Digital edition

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    According to a court order, Ryan was allowed to inspect their former marital home, which she lives in with their two childrenCredit: TikTok / mackedwards85

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    An argument took place between Mackenzie’s dad, Ryan and his parentsCredit: Matt Symons for The US Sun
    A Tennessee judge ordered Ryan “shall be given access to the marital home to inspect the premises and inventory the contents of the home,” court papers obtained by The U.S. Sun reveal.

    “Mackenzie Edwards shall not be present during the inspection but may designate someone to be present on her behalf.

    “Mrs. Edwards shall ensure that locked areas, including but not limited to closets, tool boxes and safes, shall be made accessible to Ryan Edwards to view and photograph the contents.”

    But a dispute occurred during the inspection on March 1, 2025, as Ryan showed up to his former marital home with his parents, Jen and Larry.

    The U.S. Sun exclusively obtained 911 calls from the incident.

    In one call, Mackenzie’s dad, Bob Standifer, says to a woman who could be heard in the background, “I’m not going to argue with you folks!”

    He then said to the 911 operator, “I got folks over here that are supposed to walk through the house. Ryan Edwards is supposed to walk through the house but he brought his parents with him.”

    He could be heard yelling out to those around him, “The courts say what you gotta to!”

    Bob then told the 911 operator, “I knew he wouldn’t do it the way he’s supposed to do it. I got the court docs right here in my hand. To inventory, not to bring anybody, and he shows up with his mom and dad.

    Teen Mom’s Mackenzie Edwards is ‘so over’ ex Ryan after his girlfriend Amanda Conner dresses up as her on Halloween
    “They’re all going through it. They’re in the house. Jen is out here. I don’t know where Larry went to. Ryan is out there in the shed out back.

    “It doesn’t say anything about him bringing a posse with him and them going through the house at the same time and me trying to keep up with them. It’s just supposed to be me and Ryan walking through the house.”

    He then said, “He’s had chances to come over here and get his stuff and he wouldn’t do it. The divorce is still going on for two years now. It’s like, people!”

    MACKENZIE’S CALL

    In a second 911 call, Mackenzie explained the situation to the operator and asked for police to go to the home, as she was not on the premises.

    She explained, “My ex-husband has a court order that he’s allowed to come inspect the property but he’s supposed to be alone and he came with someone else. My dad is there. He has a copy of the order signed by the judge.

    “I just want an officer to come to make sure there is not an issue. He’s allowed to look at my home and look at the garage, inside and outside and that’s it. He can’t take anything.

    “Ryan is supposed to be by himself. The last time he was there he destroyed my house. So I would like somebody to be there… I just want to make sure nothing happens, no disorder or anything.”

    Mackenzie is referring to when Ryan destroyed the home in February 2023, which Ryan has denied.

    The U.S. Sun reached out to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for comment on how the dispute was handled.

    Mackenzie did not respond to The U.S. Sun’s request for comment.

    Elle Bee YouTube was the first to report on the police call.

    CONTEMPT OF COURT REQUEST

    This comes after Ryan requested Mackenzie be held in contempt of court for disposing of his belongings.

    In Ryan’s January 23 court filing, he explains how the parties are under a court order prohibiting them from “transferring, assigning, borrowing against, concealing or in any way dissipating, without the consent of the other party or an order of the court, of any marital property.”

    Ryan alleged Mackenzie “intentionally, willfully and/or maliciously disposed of the following marital property” without his consent.

    The items include a plasma cutter, two welders, a jet ski, a toolbox, various tools, car jack, race car/motor/transmission, a lawnmower, a kayak, a generator, a pressure washer, a sectional couch, hunting rifle and more.

    The court papers continued, “Plaintiff made no attempt to discuss the sale, gift or transfer of these assets with Defendant or Defendant’s counsel.

    “Many of these items were of significant monetary and/or sentimental value to Defendant.”

    Ryan claimed she should be “sanctioned and punished for her intentional willful conduct.”

    Contempt of court results in a fine or jail sentence.

    CHILD SUPPORT BATTLE

    Mackenzie and Ryan have also been at war over child support for their children Jagger, 6, and Stella, 4.

    In October, Mackenzie requested child support from Ryan, claiming he “refused” to pay.

    In court papers obtained by The U.S. Sun, Ryan filed financial information ahead of their hearing and listed his monthly income as $16,010 a month.

    Ryan also revealed Mackenzie has Jagger and Stella in her custody 339 days of the year, while he has them just 26 days.

    In Mackenzie’s child support petition, she stated that Ryan is employed and has income from MTV’s Teen Mom.

    “Because mother has physical custody of the parties’ two children and father is gainfully employed, the Court should order child support to be paid by Father to Mother during the pendency of this case, and at the final hearing said child support obligation be made permanent.”

    Mackenzie asked the court to set current child support and retroactive child support back to the date of separation.

    In a separate court filing, Ryan was asked to provide “each and every checking account” maintained by him in the last three years.

    One checking account in his sole name had a balance of $2,200 as of September 2024.

    In another account, there is a balance of just $57.47 as of September 2024.

    When asked to disclose savings accounts and retirement plans, Ryan responded, “none.”

    In regard to debt, Ryan listed Capital One credit cards totaling $18,000.

    Ryan was ordered to pay temporary child support in the amount of $1,553 per month for their two children in February.

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    Ryan was ordered to pay child support to their children Jagger, 6, and Stella, 4Credit: Instagram/mackedwards95

    IT’S OVER

    Mackenzie filed for divorce in February 2023 after accusing him of abuse.

    She then filed an Order of Protection in March 2023.

    The order asked Ryan to have no contact and stay away from her.

    Mackenzie requested she be granted temporary custody of her children, and for Ryan to pay child and spousal support.

    Mackenzie also asked Ryan join a counseling and substance abuse program at the time of the filing.

    Ryan told The U.S. Sun at the time of the abuse allegations, “I don’t speak for her. I never wanted to hurt her, just tried telling her I would have loved to work on it because I still at the time wanted to.”

    The Order of Protection was dropped at a July 14, 2023 court hearing to allow Ryan to speak with their children through her.

    Then, The U.S. Sun obtained exclusive photos of Ryan and Mackenzie reuniting in August 2023 outside of his rehab facility.

    But despite their reunion, he began dating now-fiancee Amanda Conner after meeting at rehab in the summer of 2023.

    CUSTODY BATTLE

    Mackenzie and Ryan’s divorce was dismissed in February 2024 because there were no filings for 270 days.

    Ryan later filed a new complaint for divorce on March 6, 2024, citing “irreconcilable differences.”

    Ryan requested split custody of their children, in court papers obtained by The U.S. Sun

    The MTV star requested he be the “designated the primary residential parent” and “that child support be assigned from [Mackenzie’s] income.”

    Mackenzie never responded to the filing and the case was consolidated with the original divorce.

    RYAN’S LEGAL TROUBLES

    Ryan has been sober for nearly two years after a relapse and legal trouble.

    He was sentenced to nearly one year in Silverdale Detention Center in April 2023 after Ryan was arrested for drinking under the influence, harassment, and drug possession charges.

    He was released from prison in July 2023 and entered Cadas Rehab in Chattanooga, Tennessee to complete a 28-day program.

    After completing the program, he was ordered to the Oasis halfway house, located on the same property as Cadas, during a court hearing in August 2023.

    Ryan was then arrested in December 2023 for not following the terms of his probation.

    He was released weeks later and has stayed out of trouble.

    Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Cast

    In September 2022, MTV blended their long-running shows Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2 to one series following the young mothers’ experiences raising their kids and co-parenting with their baby dads. Here’s a list of the entire Teen Mom: The Next Chapter cast.

    NEXT CHAPTER

    Ryan stars on MTVs Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.

    This season focuses on Ryan’s relationship with his 16-year-old son Bentley with his ex-fiancée Maci Bookout.

    Fans have praised Ryan for appearing healthier since getting sober.

    Ryan and Amanda welcomed their daughter, Presley Sage Eliana Edwards, in February.

    A judge ruled Amanda is allowed to attend visitation at Ryan’s mother Jen’s home with Jagger and Stella.

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    Mackenzie has full custody of their two childrenCredit: Instagram/mackedwards95

    Ryan Edwards and Amanda Conner in a selfie.
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    Ryan is now dating girlfriend Amanda ConnerCredit: Instagram/amandaa_conner

    Ryan Edwards holding his baby girl.
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    Ryan and Amanda welcomed their first child together in FebruaryCredit: Instagram/amandaa_conner

  • Selena Gomez takes a savage swipe at ex Justin Bieber with new song just days after dazzling Oscars appearance

    Selena Gomez takes a savage swipe at ex Justin Bieber with new song just days after dazzling Oscars appearance

    The former couple has taken jabs at each other through their music

    THEIR story was once one of young love, that quickly turned bitter following a heartbreaking split.

    Now it’s Selena Gomez’s turn to take a savage swipe at ex Justin Bieber with her new song – just days after she dazzled at the Oscars.

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    Selena Gomez looked incredible on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, March 2Credit: Getty

    Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber holding hands at an awards show.
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    The pair dated when they were both young and just starting out in their careersCredit: Getty – Contributor

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    Over the years Justin has also taken aim at his ex in his songsCredit: Getty
    Long before he married wife Hailey Bieber, Selena, 32, was Justin’s first official showbiz girlfriend.

    The two sparked dating rumors in 2010 when they were still just teenagers, but it wasn’t until the following year that they confirmed their romantic relationship.

    Their young love, however, was anything but perfect as it was often plagued by rumors of Justin’s infidelity.

    The pair officially split in 2014 but had an on-and-off relationship until 2018.

    Justin has since revealed that the songs What Do You Mean?, Sorry and Mark My Words from his 2016 Purpose album were about Selena.

    Now Only Murders In The Building star Selena – who is riding high in her career – appears to have taken a swipe right back at her ex.

    NEW MUSIC

    As she gets ready to release her new music with fiance Benny Blanco, Selena teased fans with the track list for her forthcoming album.

    She wrote: “Leaking some more details… 🖤
    benny & I are so excited to reveal the official tracklist for our album “I Said I Love You First,” out March 21st.”

    However, in a clear swipe at Justin, one of the tracks was called You Said You Were Sorry.

    Oscars 2025 red carpet: Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and Demi Moore lead the glamour at 97th Academy Awards
    The single appears to be a clapback at Justin’s 2015 tune Sorry.

    Fans can’t wait to hear the song, and find out what she has to say about Justin.

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    Selena released the track list from her new album and one song caught the attention of fansCredit: Instagram/selenagomez

    BITTER BREAK-UP

    Towards the end of Selena’s relationship with popstar Justin, it was widely reported he started bouncing between her and model Hailey Baldwin, niece of actor Alec Baldwin.

    Justin went on to marry Hailey in 2018 and the couple welcomed their first child last year.

    Hailey denied there was a crossover between her and Selena, and said “I can say, period, point blank, I was never with him when he was in a relationship with anybody. That’s the end of it.”

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    Justin and Selena had a bitter break-upCredit: Getty

    Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco at the Oscars.
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    Selena is happily engaged to Benny BlancoCredit: The Mega Agency

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    The pair looked smitten at the Oscars on SundayCredit: Getty

    Justin and Selena’s Relationship Timeline

    Here is what you need to know about Justin and Selena’s on and off again relationship throughout the 2010s.

    December 8, 2010: Justin and Selena were spotted on an IHOP date in Philadelphia together, although Selena tried to shut down romance rumors saying they are just friends.

    December 31, 2010: The pair spend New Year’s together in St. Lucia and were spotted kissing on a yacht.

    February 28, 2011: Justin and Selena make their red-carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars party.

    May 2, 2011: Selena confirms their relationship to Seventeen.

    November 2012: Justin and Selena break up for the first time due to “being apart so much” and “trust issues,” a source told PEOPLE at the time.

    April 2013: The pair were spotted together again, engaging in PDA.

    November 6, 2014: Selena confirms she and Justin split for the second time while On Air with Ryan Seacrest.

    December 2014: Justin sparks romance rumors with Hailey Baldwin and is seen kissing her a year later on December 31, 2015, while in St. Barts.

    August 2016: Justin begins dating Sofia Richie.

    January 2017: Selena starts dating The Weeknd.

    November 30, 2017: Selena splits from The Weeknd and reunites with Justin.

    March 7, 2018: The pair take a break and Justin rekindles his relationship with Hailey soon after.

    May 2018: Selena decided to walk away from the relationship.

    At the time, a source told Us Weekly: “Selena started seeing the bigger picture when it came to their relationship, like what was more important: her general happiness and her family and friends’ approval, or her being together with Justin, where no one really supported their relationship.”

    SELENA MOVES ON

    But the heartache gave Selena her first US No1 song, Lose You To Love Me, in 2020, which she wrote about the break-up.

    Subsequent relationships with singer Nick Jonas, One Direction’s Niall Horan, actor Orlando Bloom and musician The Weeknd failed to take off in a serious way.

    She is now engaged to music producer Benny, 36, calling him “her light”

    She is very much in love with her man, who she started dating in 2023.

    They had known each other for years, having collaborated on her 2015 hit Same Old Love and 2019 song I Can’t Get Enough, with J. Balvin and Tainy.

    She told Vanity Fair: “I’ve never been loved this way.

    “He’s just been a light. A complete light in my life. He’s my best friend. I love telling him everything.”

    The pair looked smitten as they attended the Oscars on Sunday together.

    Benny was their to support his fiancee, after her movie Emilia Perez was nominated for several gongs.

    The actress glimmered in her stunning gown, and oozed Hollywood glamour at the prestigious ceremony.

    But as Selena’s career, and romance with Benny, soars, Justin has been facing tough times.

    His marriage to Hailey is widely rumoured to be “on the rocks”, and she even attended Vanity Fair’s Oscars party without him.

    Fans have also become “concerned” for the singer, as he has recently appeared disheveled and gaunt.

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    Justin’s marriage to wife Hailey is said to be ‘on the rocks’Credit: Getty

  • Maura Higgins’ brutal punishment for cheating ex resurfaces after Danny Jones kiss

    Maura Higgins’ brutal punishment for cheating ex resurfaces after Danny Jones kiss

    Love Island star Maura Higgins, who is now dating TOWIE and Strictly hunk Pete Wicks, has shared the sordid details of how she got revenge on an ex who cheated on her

    Maura Higgins won praise from her fellow I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! campmates back in November when she shared how she once got revenge on an unfaithful ex.

    The reality TV star, 33, who shot to fame on Love Island’s fifth series in 2019, revealed why she decided to join the show after abruptly breaking up with her then-boyfriend when she found out he was cheating on her.

    Maura’s confession has resurfaced days after she and McFly singer Danny, 38, were snapped sharing a kiss at a BRITS afterparty. A source at the event, which followed the glitzy ceremony at London’s O2 Arena, said: “They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss.”

    Maura and Danny, who were in I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! together last year, are said to have grinned as they were photographed leaving the venue alongside former co-star Oti. Danny has been married to former Miss England model Georgia Horsley since 2014 and together they share a seven-year-old son named Cooper.

    Maura got the ultimate revenge on her cheating ex
    Maura got the ultimate revenge on her cheating ex 
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    While neither Maura or Danny have yet commented about the incident, the McFly has been blasted by fans who have flooded the comments section of his Instagram posts. One disappointed fan wrote: “Oh danny you had it all man.” While another typed: “Oh Danny, why?” alongside a broken heart emoji.

    Maura and Danny first met in the Australian jungle back in November. At the time, Maura was linked to TOWIE and Strictly’s Pete Wicks, but she shared her previous tale of deception and payback with I’m A Celebrity campmates Jane Moore and Danny.

    When Jane asked about Maura’s journey to Love Island, the brunette beauty recalled: “So I had a boyfriend at the time” – and went on to express her shock at discovering damning messages on his phone, making her feel like she “didn’t know him at all”.

    Maura and Danny met while in the Aussie jungle
    Maura and Danny met while in the Aussie jungle 
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    She then detailed her act of revenge: “I had a plan and no word of a lie, when he went to the gym the next day I got his toothbrush and I filmed myself scrubbing in the verges [of the toilet], he had a dentist appointment that day.”

    Maura left her fellow campmates stunned when she admitted: “I considered taking a dump on it.” At the time, Danny couldn’t resist responding, exclaiming: “You don’t wanna mess with Maura.” The Love Island star then explained how the incident spurred her to enter the villa with determination, stating: “I went in like a bull in a china shop because I was so angry about that whole thing”.

    Loose Women star Jane heaped praise on the Irish star, exclaiming: “You are fierce! I love it,” before the pair shared a high-five to celebrate Maura’s epic revenge.

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    A snap of Danny and Maura Higgins seemingly snogging has gone viral 
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    Pete Wicks has taken a swipe at Maura Higgins
    Maura has been accused of drunkenly kissing her I’m A Celeb co-star Danny Jones – who is married Georgia Horsley 
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        At the time, I’m A Celebrity viewers flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to react to Maura’s confession. “Obsessed with Maura’s villain origin story being cheated on and scrubbing the loo with a toothbrush to then going on love island. A true diva #ImACeleb #imacelebrity.”Another echoed: “Maura Higgins I am OBSESSED with you! #ImaCeleb.”

    Maura has remained a public interest since her appearance on Love Island in 2019, capturing headlines for her love life which included Curtis Pritchard and post-show flings with Chris Taylor, Giovanni Pernice, as well as being spotted with Bobby Holland Hanton, who doubles for Chris Hemsworth, and of course, Pete Wicks.

  • BBC boss gives ‘frustrating’ update on Huw Edwards’ £200k salary they demand he repays

    BBC boss gives ‘frustrating’ update on Huw Edwards’ £200k salary they demand he repays

    Disgraced BBC News presenter Huw Edwards was paid by the BBC for five months following his arrest as the corporation urge him to pay back the £200,000 wage

    Huw Edwards is yet to return any of his £200,000 salary to the BBC, bosses have revealed.

    The disgraced BBC News presenter pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children and narrowly avoided jail. Last year, he was given six months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to having made seven Category A indecent images of children – the worst type – as well as 12 Category B, and 22 Category C images.

    In a case that shocked the country, Westminster Magistrates Court heard disturbing details of Edwards’ communications with convicted paedophile Alex Williams who, between the years 2018 and 2021, sent the once well-regarded journalist indecent images of children.

    Edwards first joined the BBC as a trainee in 1984 and was once the corporation’s top-earning newsreader. He raked in between £475,000 and £479,999 for the fiscal year 2023/24, as per the BBC’s most recent annual report. Even after his arrest in November 2023, Edwards continued to be paid by the BBC right up until his resignation five months later. The BBC insisted they were demanding Edwards pay back his salary for that period – but he still hasn’t paid a penny.

    A senior BBC executive has now said no talent is “untouchable” or “bigger than the BBC” after a string of high-profile former employees made headlines due to allegations about their behaviour while working at the corporation. BBC chairman Dr Samir Shah addressed the numerous reviews the corporation has had to conduct in the last few years into former presenters including Edwards, Russell Brand and Tim Westwood while appearing before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday.

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    Edwards has refused to pay back his wage 
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    He confirmed the corporation has not been able to recover any salary from former broadcaster Edwards yet, which he described as “quite frustrating”. After his guilty plea in July, the BBC asked him to return his salary, which he was paid during the period following his arrest in November 2023 until he resigned in April 2024.

    Asked if they have been able to recover any salary from Edwards, Dr Shah said: “We have not. We’ve obviously asked, and we’ve said it many times, but he seems unwilling. There was a moment that we thought that he might just do the right thing for a change, then he decided not to.

    He added: “It’s quite frustrating this, really, because I think he should have done it. He could still do it. It’s not right. He’s taken licence fee payers’ money and he knew what he’d done and he should return it now.” The BBC director general also confirmed the corporation has sought legal advice and there is nothing more it can do at this stage.

    Dr Shah added: “No-one is untouchable. No-one is bigger than the BBC… It’s really, really important. It’s 2025, we can’t have this kind of behaviour and find it acceptable. It’s certainly true that, looking at Tim Westwood’s behaviour, that would not be possible now, but there are others. We just have to make sure that the BBC is a modern organisation. People who work for it feel able to voice their concerns, if they have any, and that they will be dealt with, and that no-one in the BBC is untouchable.” BBC director general Tim Davie agreed that the message to BBC staff is that “everyone is dispensable”.

  • Exclusive: Maura Higgins breaks cover as she’s seen for first time since Danny Jones kiss

    Exclusive: Maura Higgins breaks cover as she’s seen for first time since Danny Jones kiss

    McFly singer Danny Jones, who has been married at wife Georgia since 2014, was seen sharing a kiss with former Love Island star and fellow I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! campmate Maura Higgins at a BRIT Awards afterparty on Saturday night

    Maura Higgins has broken her cover after kissing I’m A Celebrity….Get Me Out of Here! co-star Danny Jones at a BRIT Awards afterparty.

    McFly singer Danny, 38, and former Love Island star Maura, 34 – who were in the jungle together last year – both attended the awards ceremony at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night. The pair were later spotted leaving at an after-party together. Danny and Maura were joined at the same party by the likes of Sam Thompson, Pete Wicks, Olivia Attwood, Calum Scott and Oti Mabuse.

    While Danny attended the awards at the O2 Arena with his McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher, he was the only member of his band in attendance at the glitzy afterparty, where he and Maura appeared to get very close.

    While at the Universal Music afterparty, it’s claimed that Danny and Maura shared a “drunken kiss” at 180 Studios on the Strand. Footage shared by the Sun appears to show Danny, who has been married to his wife Georgia Horsley since 2014, kissing Maura on the lips as they stood talking to one another. A source told the outlet that they “seemed to be having a great time,” adding: “They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss.”

    Maura wore a dressed down outfit as she spoke on the phone
    Maura wore a dressed down outfit as she spoke on the phone 
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    Maura and Danny attended the BRIT Awards afterparty together 
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    Maura has now broken her cover for the first time since the controversial kiss. The former Love Island star was spotted waiting for a taxi at her apartment complex as she continues to keep a low profile after kissing Danny at the BRIT Awards after party. Maura kept things casual in a pair of comfortable black pants and a leather jacket. She appeared to attempt to hide her identity as she wore a matching black cap. The reality TV star went makeup free for her latest outing.

    It comes after a source at the afterparty said that they “seem to have a close friendship” after meeting on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity last year – which Danny won – and were “talking and laughing for ages”. It’s been reported that they spent 90 minutes together at the event as other guests partied around them.

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    Maura held her phone up to her ear as she waited for a taxi 
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    The Love Island star looked chic in an all-black outfit
    The Love Island star looked chic in an all-black outfit 
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    The insider told the publication that shortly before 3am this morning, Danny and Maura walked into the foyer of the venue together, where their alleged kiss was filmed. The pair are said to have then grinned as they were photographed leaving alongside former I’m A Celebrity co-star, Oti.

    The source that Danny and Maura were laughing together at Sony Music’s afterparty at Nobu Hotel an hour later. The former campmates were said to be “still grinning” and “joking about” at the second afterparty.

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    Danny and Georgia share seven-year-old son, Cooper 
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    Maura has recently split from Pete Wicks
    Maura has recently split from Pete Wicks 
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    McFly star Danny has been married to his wife Georgia, with whom he shares his seven-year-old son Cooper, since 2014. Maura had recently been romantically linked to Pete but it was reported last month that they had parted ways after agreeing that they are better off as friends. However, ex-lovers Maura and Pete are said to have avoided bumping into each other on the BRIT Awards red carpet, at the ceremony, and at the afterparty too.

    Danny’s wife Georgia broken her silence on Monday after the McFly star was seen kissing Maura. The mum-of-one dropped the latest episode of her parenting podcast on Monday just hours after it was reported that Danny shared a kiss with his fellow I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! campmate.

    Speaking on her podcast Mum’s The Word with Kelsey Parker on Monday morning, the two friends reflected on the importance of living in the moment and making the most of time spent with their children. Georgia kept the discussion focused entirely on her and Danny’s six-year-old son, Cooper, without referencing her husband at any point. She spoke about motherhood, their recent move, and even recounted their trip to Australia to visit Danny during his time in the I’m A Celebrity jungle without explicitly mentioning his name.

    The Mirror has approached both Danny and Maura’s representatives for comment on this story.

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  • Married Danny Jones spotted kissing I’m A Celeb co-star Maura Higgins at BRITs party

    Married Danny Jones spotted kissing I’m A Celeb co-star Maura Higgins at BRITs party

    I’m A Celebrity winner Danny Jones and former co-star Maura Higgins were spotted at a BRIT Awards after-party in London last night following the awards ceremony

    I’m A Celebrity co-stars Danny Jones and Maura Higgins were seen to be apparently kissing at a BRIT Awards party.

    McFly member Danny, 38, and former Love Island star Maura, 34 – who were in the jungle together last year – both attended the awards ceremony at the O2 Arena in London last night. They were later spotted leaving at an after-party together. The pair were joined at the same party by the likes of Sam Thompson, Pete Wicks, Olivia Attwood, Calum Scott and Oti Mabuse.

    While Danny attended the awards at the O2 Arena with his bandmate Tom Fletcher, he was the only member of his band in attendance at the glitzy event.

    It’s now been claimed that he and Maura shared a “drunken kiss” at Universal Music’s after-party at 180 Studios on the Strand in the city. Footage shared by the Sun appears to show Danny, who has been married to his wife Georgia Horsley since 2014, kissing Maura inside the venue. A source told the outlet that they “seemed to be having a great time,” adding: “They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss.”

    The source said that they “seem to have a close friendship” after meeting on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity last year – which Danny won – and were “talking and laughing for ages”. It’s been reported that they spent 90 minutes together at the event as other guests partied around them. A source told the outlet that he appeared to be giving Maura advice and put his arm around her shoulder at one point. They added that she also laid her head on his shoulder as they talked with pals.

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    Maura Higgins and Danny Jones were at a BRIT Awards after-party together last night 
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    Maura Higgins and Danny Jones leaving a BRIT Awards after-party in 2025.
    The pair were spotted together after having been in the jungle together last year 
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    It’s claimed that shortly before 3am this morning, Danny and Maura walked into the foyer of the venue together, where their alleged kiss was filmed. The pair are said to have then grinned as they were photographed leaving alongside former co-star Oti. The pair are said to have been seen laughing at Sony Music’s after-party at Nobu Hotel an hour later. A source told the outlet that they were “still grinning” and “joking about” there.

    Danny has been married to his wife Georgia, with whom he shares his seven-year-old son Cooper, since 2014. Maura had recently been romantically linked to Pete Wicks but it was reported last month that they had parted ways. Maura and Pete are said to have avoided bumping into each other on the BRIT Awards red carpet.

    The Mirror has approached both Danny and Maura’s representatives for comment.

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    Danny with his wife Georgia when he won I’m A Celebrity last year 
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    Danny and Georgia have been married since 2014, having got together four years earlier. The pair tied the knot at a beautiful ceremony in North Yorkshire, with Danny saying at the time that his “legs shook” when he saw Georgia walking down the aisle. He said: “When I saw Georgia, I couldn’t really take it. My legs shook. It was the most amazing view I’ve ever seen.”

    The pair also share son Cooper together, who was born in January 2018. Danny’s family was a huge support to him when he was in the I’m A Celebrity jungle last year, with the pair flying out to support him.

    Speaking at the time about Danny’s hopes for the jungle, she said: “Danny was really adamant that he wanted to make Cooper proud and show him that even if you’re frightened, you can still be brave.

    “Cooper knows that Danny is scared of a lot of things – he hates creepy crawlies and eating challenges and things like that. I’m the one who does any type of rescuing in the house – if there’s a spider, it’s my job! He’s doing it all with a smile in the jungle … Cooper has watched it occasionally on the night, but usually it’s the next morning. He is absolutely loving it, but he is starting to miss his daddy.”

  • Danny Jones’ warning about Maura Higgins resurfaces after BRITs after-party kiss

    Danny Jones’ warning about Maura Higgins resurfaces after BRITs after-party kiss

    I’m A Celebrity winner Danny Jones spent time with former Love Island finalist Maura Higgins whilst in the jungle on the ITV show last year, months before the BRIT Awards

    Former campmate Danny Jones once issued a warning about his I’m A Celebrity co-star Maura Higgins.

    Danny, 38, has made headlines alongside pal Maura, 34, this week after it was reported that they had a “drunken kiss” at a BRIT Awards after-party in London on the weekend. It comes amid his marriage to his wife Georgia Horsley, 38.

    McFly member Danny and former Love Island finalist Maura – who have yet to publicly comment on the situation – had appeared together on the latest series of I’m A Celebrity. He won the ITV show, which ran from November to December last year, and Maura was voted out just days before the final.

    During their time in camp together, Maura had teased that she once took revenge on an ex and Danny later warned against “crossing” his co-star. The scene, which has now resurfaced, was in an episode that aired in November.

    Danny told viewers at the time: “Yeah, you don’t wanna mess with Maura.” Speaking in the Bush Telegraph after hearing about her apparent actions towards an ex, he then added: “Maura has got a side to her that you wouldn’t wanna cross.”

    His comments came after Maura told him and their fellow campmate Jane Moore, 62, about her decision to sign up for Love Island. Maura said that she had a boyfriend at the time but was encouraged by a friend to investigate if he was “up to no good” before ruling out the reality TV show.

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    Danny Jones, pictured, warned I’m A Celebrity viewers not to ‘mess’ with Maura Higgins whilst on the ITV show last year 
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    Maura then said that she ended up going through his phone, adding: “I didn’t have a clue who that man was.” She added: “I said ‘I’m gonna get revenge on him’. I had a plan and no word of a lie, when he went to the gym the next day, I got his toothbrush and I filmed myself scrubbing in the verges [of the toilet]. He had a dentist appointment that day!”

    She went on to say: “He had a jacuzzi outside and this is bad what I’m about to say – I considered taking a dump in it.” Asked why she didn’t, Maura laughed and said: “I thought it was a bit far. […] That’s a bit far for me. Yeah, even for me!”

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    The resurfacing of the clip comes after Danny was at the BRIT Awards on Saturday night. It was later claimed that whilst at Universal Music’s after-party, him and Maura shared a “drunken kiss” at 180 Studios on the Strand. Footage shared by the Sun appears to show Danny, who’s been married to his wife Georgia since 2014, having a kiss with Maura as they stood together. A source told the outlet that they “seemed to be having a great time,” adding: “They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss.”

    Danny has been married to his wife Georgia, with whom he shares his seven-year-old son Cooper, for over ten years. Maura – who has broken her cover following the reports – had been romantically linked to Pete Wicks, 37, until weeks ago, with it reported last month that they had parted ways.

  • Gabby Allen ‘relieved’ as Casey O’Gorman loses major TV job after Love Island

    Gabby Allen ‘relieved’ as Casey O’Gorman loses major TV job after Love Island

    Casey O’Gorman has reportedly turned his back on Made in Chelsea after winning Love Island, and Gabby Allen is happy for one major reason

    Love Island star Casey O’Gorman is reportedly not returning to one of his past reality TV roles after winning the ITV dating show.

    Casey, 28, and his partner Gabby Allen, 33, won the All Stars series last month, with the couple only just nabbing the top spot with 33.37 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, Grace and Luca won 30.38 percent of the votes, while Ekin-Su and Curtis secured 21.74 percent. Catherine and Omar only received 8.14 percent, and Elma and Sammy got just 6.36 percent.

    Despite the fine margins of his win, Casey has reportedly decided that he doesn’t need to rush back to Made In Chelsea for its 29th season. According to an insider, despite not having the silver spoon of the rest of the Channel 4 cast Casey “was seen as a great signing by producers.”

    The explained to The Sun: “When he joined, he was fresh from two Love Island stints and had proved popular with the ladies. They knew he’d bring fun and drama to the series – which is exactly what he did.”

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    An insider said that Gabby was worried about the ‘added pressure’ Made in Chelsea could add to her relationship with ladies’ man Casey, but he won’t be making a return 
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    Casey’s move suggests that although he’s made a romantic splash on MIC in the past, he’s now more focused on keeping his Love Island relationship afloat – after spending plenty of time having public dates with Gabby.

    The insider said that Gabby could “breathe a sigh of relief” thanks to Casey’s absence from the upcoming series. They added: “She trusts him but obviously knows he has a reputation for being a ladies’ man and filming a reality show always involves romantic dramas. She doesn’t want the added pressure to harm their relationship.”

    While Casey has supposedly sworn off MIC, fans are more concerned with confirming that he won’t be back on Love Island for the fourth time after accusing the voting of being rigged. Casey first did the original version of Love Island in 2023 before coming back for All Stars in both 2024 and 2025. On X, formerly known as Twitter, fans joked that the show was “rigged” by producers in the hopes that by giving Casey a win he’d stop returning to the villa every year.

    “Love Island had to crown Casey the winner – they didn’t want him back in the Summer,” one person joked, with another adding: “They handed Casey the win so he would stop coming back every January.”

    Reality TV aside, Casey sparked concern recently when he had his phone stolen, with his close friend Tom Clare – whom he met on Love Island in 2023 – posting on his own Instagram Story: “Casey’s had his phone stolen! Any info message me.”

    A source soon told The Sun that Casey was “worried,” explaining: “Casey is so worried because the thief had access to all his private pics and information – they posted some pics he never meant to see the light of day but it’s the Whatsapp messages he’s really worried about – there are a lot of chats with sensitive information in there.”

    Thankfully, it seems none of the “sensitive” content was released, with the source adding: “It could have been a disaster – in the end all that happened was the thief messaged some of his famous friends and asked for money.”