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Liam Payne plunged to his death on 16 October from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, and investigators in the Argentine capital are investigating the circumstances surrounding his tragic death

Law enforcement officials are reportedly looking into one hotel worker in particular over drug deal in connection with Liam Payne’s death.

Multiple outlets report that police in Buenos Aires raided the CasaSur Palermo Hotel on Wednesday as part of the ongoing investigation into his tragic death at the age of 31. According to TMZ, officials have seized electronic and paper records at the exclusive hotel as they review the information gathered. Police were pictured at the hotel’s reception, and a law enforcement source told TMZ that employees have helped them to review the documents in folders and on laptops.

However, they added that there is “one employee” the police are focused on, over fears they may have sold drugs to the former One Direction singer in the run up to his devastating death. Initial autopsy results showed that the Strip That Down hitmaker had ‘pink cocaine’ in his system, as well as ecstasy, ketamine and other narcotics.

Officials raided the Casa Sur on Wednesday as part of their ongoing investigation
Footage of the hotel’s underground area has also been seized by police, in an effort to identify who supplied Liam with the drugs. Investigators are also probing the possibility that Liam could have fallen to his death from his third-floor hotel room in a state of “semi or total unconsciousness” and did not try to protect himself when he fell.

Just two days ago, the singer’s grieving father Geoff Payne was seen visiting the prosecutor’s office in Buenos Aires to assist the investigation into his son’s death. He arrived in Argentina on Friday, as he flew into the country to formally identify his son’s body, and begin the singer’s repatriation to the UK. Geoff was also seen at the memorial fans had set up outside the hotel, and was protected by onlookers from photographers as he took in the touching tributes, and even kissed a photo of his son that was left by a mourner.

Liam died at the age of 31 in a tragic fall from his hotel balcony ( 
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The Argentine Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to Us Weekly that Geoff had spoken to the case’s prosecutor, Dr. Andres Esteban Madrea, about “his desire to investigate and to know what happened” with his son. He visited the office for six hours on Tuesday, and it was later revealed he had been speaking about his son’s life in an effort to aid the investigation into Liam’s death.

He was given a police escort while in the country, and has already spoken to officials at the British Embassy. According to the prosecutor’s office, the top priority is to preserve “the privacy of the family of the former member of the band One Direction”. The heartbroken family released an emotional statement after the learning of Liam’s death, and asked for privacy as they grieved their agonising loss. “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time,” it read.

Carol McGiffin, who left the show last year, now lives in the South of France with her husband, and admitted she was forced to ‘step away’ from the panel show over a ‘dfficult issue’

Carol McGiffin furiously branded her former show Loose Women “boring” in a scathing nine word swipe.

The 64-year-old announced she was leaving the ITV daytime show last year in a surprise move, but later admitted she was forced to “step away” from Loose Women because of a “difficult issue”. Carol also confessed in an interview with GB News following her exit that she was suffering “too much stress” during contract negotiations, and claimed the show had become “too woke”.

In a new interview with Woman’s Own, Carol revealed there was still no love lost between her and the ITV show, and insisted the reason she left was over her contract, which “no one in their right mind would have signed”. Despite insisting earlier this year that she “didn’t miss” Loose Women, and she was sick of the “wokeness”, Carol sadly confessed she does in fact miss her old show, and was disappointed to leave.

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But her heartbreak over leaving her old friends behind isn’t enough for Carol to return, and she claimed that she would never go back in a nine-word tirade. “I don’t regret leaving, I don’t fit in there anymore,” she explained. The presenter and journalist joined Loose Women back in 2001 when it first aired on ITV, but she revealed it “panders” too much to “offended” viewers, and she confessed she even watches it from time to time to “remind myself that I made the right decision”.

“It was once a great job,” she continued, but Carol said she only keeps in touch with a handful of her former co-presenters. She still meets up with Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha, and Jane Moore, but revealed that she upset some of the Loose Women panellists when she told them she didn’t think of them as friends. “Some I have nothing in common with,” she boldly stated, and added that they were “just people I work with”.

The journalist said the ITV show had become ‘too woke’She also keeps in touch with Ruth Langsford, but confessed she hasn’t reached out to her since news broke of her divorce from Eamonn Holmes. “She’l be inundated and won’t want to hear from me right now,” she told OK! in June.

Speaking to Best magazine earlier this year, Carol touched upon the contract issue that eventually forced her to walk away from Loose Women, and said it had been a “difficult issue” she had been dealing with since January. “The problem was, ITV were insisting, for the first time since I went back in 2018, that if I wanted to carry on doing the show, I would have to sign a contract that was totally unjust and unworkable for me, so I had to say no thanks,” she explained.

Ruth Langsford has let her hair down on a boozy night out with friends as they enjoyed cocktails and a meal in a Greek restaurant

Ruth Langsford has let her hair down and enjoyed a boozy night of laughter, cocktails and Greek food as she put her recent worries behind her with some quality time with friends.

The 64-year-old Loose Women presenter shared snaps from her Friday night out on her Instagram Stories, as she documented her time with friends Rachael Eleri and Liv Davey. Ruth has had a difficult few months as her marriage to Eamonn Holmes broke down but the TV presenter looked on top form in the photos as she celebrated drinking cocktails and posed with her pals.

The trio had spent time at Greek Mediterranean restaurant Gaia, in Mayfair, London, who Ruth tagged in the pics, and they looked like they were having a lot of fun as they posed for a photo while wearing black sunglasses with Ruth making a peace sign as she wore a glamorous white shirt and black trousers.

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Ruth Langsford enjoyed cocktails on a boozy night out ( 
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Another photo on Ruth’s Instagram Stories shows the three of them posing for a full-length mirror selfie before a snap of cocktail glasses showed that the night out had taken a boozy turn, with Ruth admitting in a caption: “Yes… cocktails were drunk!”

The big night out comes after Ruth made a triumphant return to ITV’s Loose Women after taking an extended break following the ending of her marriage in May. While she didn’t speak about her split from Eamonn, Ruth admitted that she “won’t do it again” when it came to whether she would take another similar break.

Back in March, a joint statement from both Eamonn and Ruth was released, which read: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.” Eamonn has been suffering with health issues for some time and by her own admission, it was a testing time for them both. Ruth’s admission came before the announcement of their split surfaced.

She told Woman’s Weekly: “I don’t know how much Eamonn’s mobility will improve. We live in hope. does the physio, but there might have to be some acceptance that this might never be 100% right. With any care situation – and there are millions of carers in this country – it isn’t always easy. It’s testing but we manage as a family.” Ruth added: “I look at Eamonn, who’s had his health and back problems, and it makes you realise how important your health is.”

Ruth shares son Jack, 22, with Eamonn while he has three children Declan, 35, Rebecca, 32, and Niall, 30, from a previous marriage.

On Wednesday’s instalment of Loose Women, the ITV panellists spoke to presenter Mel Giedroyc about her upcoming reality show.

Former Bake Off star Mel Giedroyc was less than impressed with one member of the studio audience when appearing on Loose Women.

During Wednesday’s show, the 56-year-old was speaking about holidays as Kaye Adams questioned if she’d been away with friend and former co-star Sue Perkins.

She replied: “We did! We did our one and only skiing holiday together when we were 30, we’d been nagged by a really good friend of ours, who is a very good skier-”

However, someone in the live studio audience seemed to grab her attention as she was quick to point them out.

Mel said: “You can stop yawning in the front row now!” The panel and audience burst into laughter as Mel tried to continue on with her holiday tale.

Mel was quick to call out someone in the audienceShe continued: “This is a very good and exciting story about Sue and I going skiing together 26 years ago, thank you.”

Making it clear to the person she was joking, Mel called them lovely before adding: “It is a boring story, I’ll give you that!”

Carrying on with the holiday story, Mel revealed that she and Sue were the only two people on the trip who were in ski school as their friends were all experienced.

Mel said: “Now, I don’t want to be smug, but I was quite good.”

Mel made it clear she was joking with the people in the audience
Questioning whether or not Sue was any good, Mel confessed her friend was terrible, prompting the audience to burst out laughing.

She added: “It was probably really annoying but I was going, ‘Wahey’ and going down the slopes, and poor old Perks’ was not.

“She was cross, she was cross with me. I’m competitive, the two of us are competitive so it was awks. We laugh about it a lot now.”

The 56-year-old told the Loose Women panel she doesn’t think people will see Sue on the ski slopes anytime soon.

Mel and Sue have been friends for many yearsTalking about their long-running friendship, Mel had nothing but kind words to say as she told Kaye “I love her!”

Elsewhere in the show, the former Bake Off star touched on menopause with the panellist as Mariella Frostrup asked how it’s been for her.

Immediately saying it was “terrible”, Mel added: “Well no, that’s a bit dramatic”

When asked if she was on HRT, Mel confessed she was using a gel along with pills to handle her symptoms.

She quipped: “Gelling is great, I love my gel time!”

Youtube sensation and TikTok star GK Barry failed to mince her words regarding her turbulent childhood as she spoke openly about being disliked at school while on Loose Women

GK Barry recently shared a poignant message to her school bullies as she reflected on her childhood on ITV’s Loose Women.

The YouTube star, whose full name is Grace Keeling, appeared on the award-winning daytime show as a panellist on Thursday afternoon. Sitting alongside TV veterans Kaye Adams, Denise Welch and Frankie Bridge, the ladies discussed whether popular kids have a better time at school.

Sharing her experience Grace told the women that she wasn’t the popular kid but tried to fit in with the in-crowd at her school. The star went on to explain that despite her best efforts she never really blended in with the more popular crowd but relied on her sense of humour to get her through.

Sharing how people often feel that school is the “be all and end all”, GK Barry shared a strong message. She said: “The people that were ever horrible to me, I don’t know what they’re doing now, they’re so irrelevant to me now. And that’s amazing.”

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As the audience applauded her stance, the 24-year-old added: “I think the only reason that I became- some would argue- funny, was because I thought ‘I’ve got to have something here. I need something!”

After seeing Grace on the daytime show, fans were loving the fresh change. One viewer said: “I’m actually liking Grace, she’s funny, relaxed and doesn’t seem to take herself too seriously.”

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Another swooned: “Who the hell is the other young lady in the middle? I have never seen or heard of her before, she is a good-looking lass and I love her Essex voice, she will attract a lot of blokes watching loose women now.”

Grace skyrocketed e to fame during the first UK lockdown in 2020, cultivating over a million followers on TikTok in just over a year.

Grace rose to fame on TikTok ( 
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Hannah Young/REX/Shutterstock)By August 2020, which was only five months after starting her account, she had already hit 100,000 followers. She then reached to more than a million in just over a year.

She currently has over 4.5million followers across her social media platforms, at the time of writing.

Olivia Attwood has revealed that she was cheated on by her husband Bradley Dack before they were married and it was with his ex-girlfriend during a podcast chat

Olivia Attwood has revealed that she was left shocked and dumbfounded after discovering her husband had cheated on her.

The 33-year-old reality TV star from London became a household name on the back of her stint on Love Island in 2017. During the ITV show at that time, it was revealed that Olivia received a late-night phone call where she found out her boyfriend, now husband, Bradley Dack had cheated on her.

Olivia explained: “It’s Brad’s girlfriend” from the other end of the line. his girl was really upset and said, ‘Hello’, and I asked, ‘Who’s this?’ She replied, ‘It’s Brad’s girlfriend’. I was like, ‘Whoa, whoa. And again, please,” she told The Sun. “Then we had a chat, and basically, [he] had been seeing her as well as me.”

Brad and Olivia split before she then made the decision to join Love Island. And while her relationship status appeared to be in the dumps, it seemed it was the complete opposite -as she then got engaged. Both Olivia and Brad married in June last year. She previously said: “I feel like we had to break up and fall apart to grow up. And we both grew up a lot in those years. Obviously, at the time, I was absolutely furious but we weren’t in a serious, committed relationship.”

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And while Olivia has been striving for reality TV in previous years, it seems she has now found her feet. She said: “I get on with all of them really well, and some of them in particular I’ve become really friendly with. You never know what it’s going to be like to join a new workplace, it’s like being a new kid on the block. But they have just welcomed me in and, at the start, were always checking on me during the ad breaks, they’d be asking if I was OK and if I had any questions.”

When asked who she bonded with the most, the former Love Island star said: “Linda [Robson] is hilarious. Any time I sit next to her, I’m gonna be laughing. Judi Love – hilarious. Nadia [Sawalha] and Kaye Adams – I absolutely adore them. And Denise [Welch], she just has the best stories ever. She’s lived, like, 100 lives. and I just could listen to her talk all day long.”

She added: “Ruth [Langsford] was really supportive towards me and so was Christine [McGuinness] in the early days. So, yeah, they’re all lovely. I was worried, when I joined because in my gut I was like, ‘Are the audience gonna be well receiving to me? ‘. But they really have been.”

The panellists discussed some hot topics during Thursday’s show including one rather controversial holiday issue

Loose Women star Kaye Adams was booed by the live audience during Thursday’s show after admitting to doing something rather controversial during her holiday.

Kaye, who was heading the panel that also featured Frankie Bridge, Denise Welch and internet sensation G K Barry, told the audience and viewers of the ITV show that she doesn’t hesitate in getting up early and bagging a sunbed around the hotel pool.

Her admission came after she revealed that in Greece they have drones to monitor holidaymakers bagging sunbeds. “I’m with them – you snooze, you lose!” said Kaye.

But Frankie wasn’t having any of it, saying that hotels should provide enough sunbeds for all guests to prevent the mad dash at dawn to claim the beds, often before disappearing for the day.

Kaye Adams was brazen about her holiday choice

But Kaye said it was “a waste of space” having so many sunbeds. She said: “If you want your space you get down there and you get it!” Denise then asked her: “Are you one of those people who puts their stuff on and then goes out for the day?” To which Kaye replied: “Yes” before the audience booed her.

“These people get genuinely so annoyed,” said Frankie as she went on to share a story about her friend’s wedding abroad when her friend got up from a sunbed to go to the bar and someone came along and moved their stuff and claimed the sunbed for himself before there was a sit-off.

“It was one of those moments that became the talk of the wedding,” she added.

The sunbed story came about after Frankie had earlier said she was “fuming” with one of her co-stars following another comment made by Kaye.

Prince William is taking steps to ease Catherine’s burden as she prepares for her future role as Queen, addressing tensions with Queen Camilla.

 

According to an insider, Prince William has noticed the pressures his wife, Princess Catherine, is facing, along with rising tensions with Queen Camilla as Catherine prepares to take on the role of Queen Consort. In the complex and highly scrutinized world of royalty, where every move is analyzed, Catherine has often hidden her struggles behind her calm and graceful demeanor.

However, the strain on Catherine, particularly as she steps into her role as a future Queen, has been immense, and William has become aware of this burden. This news comes at a significant moment, following Catherine’s courageous completion of her chemotherapy treatment. As she fought this personal battle, she also carried the weight of her royal responsibilities.

Over the last nine months, the royal family has faced many challenges, including concerns over King Charles and Catherine’s health, as well as internal conflicts, particularly those involving Queen Camilla’s negative reaction to Prince William’s plans to reshape the monarchy.

Princess Catherine, known for her grace and composure, has been under intense personal and public pressure. A source close to the royal family suggests that the public is largely unaware of the difficulties Catherine endures behind the scenes, despite being one of the world’s most recognized women. William, noticing these challenges, has shared that Catherine has faced significant pressure and scrutiny, shedding light on the often concealed struggles she experiences.

Catherine’s battle to maintain her privacy has been a recurring issue throughout her life in the spotlight. Both she and William have expressed their desire for privacy, separate from their royal duties. From the start of their relationship, Catherine has faced relentless media attention, from invasive phone hacks to unauthorized photos. Despite their legal efforts to protect their privacy, the constant media fascination has only added to Catherine’s challenges as a senior royal.

The supposed tensions between Catherine and Queen Camilla only complicate matters further. Despite Catherine’s readiness to embrace her future role as Queen Consort, there have been reports suggesting that Camilla has expressed doubts about Catherine’s ability to handle the responsibilities of the role. These remarks have added to Catherine’s already challenging situation, contributing to the pressure she faces both in public life and in her ongoing health struggles.

This tension between the two royal women underscores the difficulties of managing family relationships within the royal framework, where personal ties often intersect with public responsibilities.

Catherine’s situation has been further complicated by the strained relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William. Catherine, who once had a close bond with Harry, has reportedly tried to mend relations between the brothers. However, the tensions have become more apparent, especially after Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties in 2020.

Following Harry and Meghan’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, which included allegations of racism and a lack of support within the royal family, the rift between Harry and the rest of the family deepened. Despite these challenges, Catherine has continued to fulfill her royal duties with unwavering dedication.

Catherine’s health has been another source of concern. Recently, during a prestigious royal event, Catherine suddenly collapsed, causing immediate concern for her well-being. While the palace initially downplayed the incident, later reports suggested that her health issues could be more serious than first thought. This has led to increased speculation about the toll her royal duties and personal challenges may be taking on her health.

The public’s awareness of Catherine’s health struggles has prompted an outpouring of support. Many admire her resilience and strength in maintaining her royal responsibilities despite her health battles.

 

In a surprising turn of events, Prince William has finally broken his silence regarding King Charles III, leaving royal watchers and the public in awe of his candid remarks. During a recent engagement, William addressed the media with a frankness that has become increasingly rare in royal circles, touching on the complexities of his relationship with his father and the monarchy.

 

 

The prince’s comments came during an event aimed at promoting mental health awareness, where he spoke about the pressures that come with royal duties and family expectations. “It’s no secret that our family has faced challenges,” he began, acknowledging the difficulties that have emerged since King Charles ascended to the throne. “But what’s important is how we move forward together.”

William’s words seem to reflect a desire for unity within the royal family, especially in light of the ongoing tensions that have been publicly scrutinized in recent years. He expressed a deep respect for his father’s commitment to the monarchy, stating, “King Charles has dedicated his life to serving the country, and I admire his passion for making a difference.”

However, it was his candid admission of their differences that truly shocked everyone. William acknowledged that while he supports his father’s vision, there are areas where they diverge. “We may not always see eye to eye, but that’s part of being a family,” he explained, emphasizing that differing opinions can ultimately lead to growth. This acknowledgment of conflict is a departure from the typical royal narrative, which often focuses on harmony and unity.

Royal experts have noted that William’s openness signals a shift in the royal family’s approach to public discourse. His willingness to engage in difficult conversations could indicate a new era for the monarchy, where transparency and authenticity take precedence over maintaining a polished image. “This is a significant moment for William,” remarked one royal commentator. “He’s showing that he’s not afraid to speak his mind, which resonates with the public.”

As the conversation continued, William highlighted the importance of mental health within the royal family, stating, “We’re all human, and it’s crucial to acknowledge our struggles.” This compassionate approach has endeared him even further to the public, as many appreciate his commitment to promoting mental health awareness.

The implications of William’s statements could be far-reaching, potentially influencing how the royal family navigates future challenges. As the monarchy evolves, it seems that the next generation is keen to address the complexities of their roles more openly.

In this surprising reveal, Prince William has not only broken his silence but has also opened the door to a new dialogue about family dynamics, duty, and the importance of emotional well-being. The world watches with bated breath as the royal family continues to adapt and respond to the changing expectations of their role in modern society.

 

In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that Sir Nicholas Soames, a close friend of Prince Charles, leaked the fabricated news of Meghan Markle’s pregnancy with Archie to the King.

 

 

Despite conflicting reports from both sides, claiming the King’s desire to extend an olive branch and Meghan’s wish for a harmonious relationship with Charles, it is clear that these statements hold no truth.

The royal family is currently grappling with a much bigger issue – the impending revelation of the use of surrogates.

This scandalous subject continues to plague the royals, who must find a way to handle it without implicating themselves in the deceit.

Understandably, there is a great deal of animosity within the family towards Meghan for repeatedly subjecting them to this immense mess, which has become a daily source of turmoil for the monarchy.

Everyone within the palace has their own ideas on how to address the situation.

Leading this charge is Sir Nicholas Soames, a trusted confidant of Charles and a member of his inner circle.

Although he does not hold an official role within the royal household, his familial connection to Winston Churchill, who enjoyed close ties with the royals during his tenure as Prime Minister, grants him significant influence.

The truth surrounding the existence of invisible children, the use of surrogates, the bullying allegations, and any other pertinent information must be brought to light.

The public has grown weary of the ongoing drama surrounding the Markles, and their patience has worn thin.

Many suspect that the family was initially deceived and only discovered the truth when they were already trapped in a precarious situation.

While there may have been initial sympathy for Meghan, the tide is turning against her, and people are beginning to question her motives.

The recent birthday story published in Spur magazine also raises eyebrows.

It is highly unlikely that a woman would be discharged from the hospital just two hours after receiving an epidural, as the article suggests.

Such a quick departure may be plausible if Meghan were not the one giving birth.
Speculation abounds, and while some may initially sympathize with the less fortunate and angry individuals involved, a growing number of people suspect the truth and believe that the royal family was initially hoodwinked.

Despite their initial victimhood, the British royal family may eventually find forgiveness from the public.

They were unwitting participants in this elaborate scam, preoccupied with their own lives and duties.

Sir Nicholas Soames has also defended his friend of 65 years, stating that past indiscretions should not overshadow his loyalty.

On the other side of the divide, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Catherine are firmly resolved to see Harry and Meghan dealt with decisively, putting an end to their disruptive games once and for all.

King Charles, a considerate and peace-seeking monarch, simply desires a quiet life, and who can blame him?

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan seem determined to secure a substantial financial settlement for themselves and their children.

It is worth noting that they have distanced themselves from another grandfather figure, though this time it does not involve any jewelry or precious gems.

In other news, the popularity of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has taken a hit as a recent poll reveals a decline in public opinion compared to other members of the British royal family.

The survey indicates that a mere 14% of respondents in the UK consider Harry and Meghan to be positive role models.

In contrast, a significant 71% view Prince William and Kate Middleton in a favorable light, marking a 7% increase since the same question was asked in 2020.