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Sophie hit out at the bombshell TV special in her own very understated way – whilst still managing to navigate royal protocol.

 

The Royal Family motto is never complain, never explain.

So it’s little wonder that frontline royals made little comment on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s infamous interview with Oprah Winfrey, which aired in 2021.

But the American TV special was littered with allegations which took aim at the Firm, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex claiming they’d not been supported as they struggled with their mental health.

 

Harry also claimed his brother Prince William and King Charles were “trapped” inside the monarchy – and seemed to criticise his father’s parenting in subsequent interviews.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince Edward’s wife, made her own subtle dig at the Sussexes’ appearance on the TV show in a very understated way.

Sophie and Edward joked by claiming “Oprah who?” when asked whether they had sat down and watched the Sussexes’ CBS chat.

Sophie then added: “Yes, what interview?”

This was followed up when Sophie then admitted there was “no reason to know who” the US chat show legend was.

She was criticised at the time by some on social media as the 59-year-old visited the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2013.

Sophie visited the course and its students in Meyerton, South Africa, as part of a week-long visit to the country with her husband Edward.

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Sophie’s remark came up after the couple were quizzed about a moment when Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, had a long conversation with Oprah – but was unaware of who she was during their chat.

Speaking to the Telegraph, Sophie defended the Archbishop, adding: “You know, if you’re not into chat shows, there’s no reason why you should know who she is.

“Certainly not in this country, anyway.”

During the same interview, Sophie discussed Harry’s return to the UK following the death of his grandfather Prince Philip, so he could attend the funeral.

But Sophie said it was “nice” to see the Duke of Sussex and the pair had a “lengthy chat” upon his return.

It appears that relations between the brothers are as frosty as ever – snubbing an opportunity to put on a united front.

The pair attended the Diana Legacy Award event to pay tribute to their late mother – but the Duke of Sussex joined remotely from Montecito in California while the Prince of Wales delivered a speech in person to mark the charity’s 25th anniversary.

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.

Cleanse it like Beckham! David Beckham has set pulses races as he decided to trial some of his wife’s beauty products in a clip prompting fans to beg them to appear in their own reality series.

She’s always trying to get me to cleanse my face,’ he starts out the clip squeezing some of Victoria’s cleanser into hands while posing shirtless in front of the bathroom mirror.

After noting that it smells and feels good, Becks goes on to confidently ponder how good he will look after washing it off.

He then reveals his daily swear by to looking good, a mix of his wife’s power serum.

‘This is one I really like, it makes a huge difference, especially when you’ve been travelling’ adding that it also doubles up as hand cream.’

He signed off checking his reflection and telling himself ‘not bad’ while shouting out to Victoria in the caption asking how he did.

As marketing tactics go a shirtless David Beckham is definitely going to grab attention.

‘I looked at this way too long,’ admitted one fan.

A second chimed in to say: ‘David Beckham knows how to market because I don’t even know what he is marketing but I am watching.’

Of course he is doing this shirtless lol!’ added someone else. Others praises the ex-Man U star for being the ‘best supporter of his wife’, while another insisted he and Victoria start their own show.

‘When are you guys going to do the right thing and start a reality show – At Home with the Beckhams? You are all sooooo much fun!!

The clip comes after Victoria might just have got her ‘revenge’ for David’s viral ‘be honest’ comment when she took a playful swipe at him getting older on his birthday.
David Beckham continues to showcase his youthful appearance by indulging in his wife’s beauty products. In a recent clip, the former football star is seen trying out Victoria’s cleanser, much to the delight of his fans. As he applies the cleanser, Beckham comments on how refreshing it feels and speculates on the positive impact it will have on his skin. He also reveals his secret to maintaining a fresh look – Victoria’s power serum, which he swears by especially after long travels. Fans couldn’t get enough of the shirtless Beckham endorsing the products, with many praising his marketing skills and humor.The playful banter between David and Victoria Beckham is a hit among their followers, with many calling for the couple to star in their own reality show. Fans are smitten by David’s unwavering support for his wife and are eager to see more behind-the-scenes glimpses of their fun-filled life together. Perhaps a reality series showcasing the Beckhams’ dynamic relationship and daily adventures is in the cards for the future.This light-hearted moment between the power couple comes shortly after Victoria teased David about aging gracefully on his birthday. Their playful antics and genuine love for each other continue to endear them to fans around the world. Stay tuned for more updates on the Beckhams and other exciting content to keep you informed and entertained.

Cameron Diaz’s Outburst: Meghan Markle Allegedly Refuses to Pay $3000 Sushi Bill, Sparking Fury and Accusations of Blackmail

 

Meghan invited Cameron and a few other famous friends for a fun girls’ night out at a hot new sushi spot in LA last weekend. Meghan was treating them as a thank-you for their support since her move to California. Cameron was looking forward to a relaxing dinner with good company and delicious food. However, the meal didn’t go as planned.

Reports say that as the evening progressed and sake bottles emptied, the group ordered multiple specialty rolls, platters of sushi, and even some high-end wagyu beef to share. All sounded great until the bill arrived—over $3,000. Meghan’s smile reportedly faded, and she refused to pick up the tab. Cameron was shocked. She couldn’t believe Meghan, who had insisted it was her treat, was trying to pass off the bill to someone else.

 

In Cameron’s words, Meghan “made me pay that [expletive]!” Meghan had promised to cover the bill but reneged when it came, saying it was too much. Cameron was furious. She slammed her wallet on the table and confronted Meghan, refusing to back down until Meghan paid up. Witnesses claim Meghan played dumb, saying she didn’t realize how expensive it would be and thought someone else should chip in.

But Cameron had had enough. She told Meghan she was responsible for the whole tab since it was her idea to host. Allegedly, Cameron warned Meghan that if she didn’t pay immediately, she’d post about the fiasco on Instagram for their celebrity friends and followers to see. That got Meghan moving. She quickly paid the bill, glaring at Cameron the whole time.

After the blowout, Cameron stormed out, too irritated to stay for dessert. The cab ride home was reportedly dead silent. Relations between the two have been frosty ever since. Cameron has mostly kept quiet until now, explaining her distance from Meghan. She felt betrayed by Meghan’s dine-and-dash antics.

Prince Harry is thought to be focused on securing a home in the UK as he looks to have a ‘permanent’ base in his home country, according to a royal expert.

The Duke of Sussex stepped back from royal life and the royal family in 2020 and has been an official resident of the US alongside his wife Meghan Markle since leaving the UK. However, it seems he’s still keen to have a base in the UK, especially as he no longer has a formal royal residence to return to when he visits the UK since being evicted from Frogmore Cottage last year.

Royal author and expert Tom Quinn exclusively told the Mirror: “As time goes by, Harry misses some aspects of his old life in the UK. Inevitably, the honeymoon period where everything in the States is new and exciting is coming to an end and Harry is looking back at the past through rose-tinted spectacles.”

Prince Harry is ‘determined to find his own permanent home in the UK’

He added: “He misses his Old Etonian and army friends, many of whom have not visited as they don’t get on with Meghan. Harry is determined to find his own permanent home in the UK, which is partly why he’s continuing his legal action to get the British taxpayer to pay for his security.”

The claims come after Harry revealed in his 2023 autobiography ‘Spare’ about his sadness at having to leave Frogmore Cottage, his former royal residence at Windsor Castle. The couple were gifted Frogmore Cottage in 2019 by Queen Elizabeth II, and paid for an extensive renovation independently after initially using taxpayers’ money and then repaying it. However, their time in the five-bedroom house was short-lived as by the end of 2019 they had announced their decision to leave the royal family and vacated in 2020.

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Writing in his memoir ‘Spare’, Harry reflected upon a meeting with Charles and William that he’d asked for after his grandfather Prince Philip’s funeral. Whilst waiting for the others to arrive at Frogmore Cottage, Harry was left saddened as he realised the cottage that was going to be his ‘forever home’ wasn’t. He wrote: “Once upon a time, this was going to be my forever home. Instead it had proved to be just another brief stop.”

Prince Harry’s hopes for a UK home also come as he continues his legal battle against the UK Home Office as he launches an appeal against a High Court ruling dismissing his challenge over a decision to change the level of his personal security when he visits the UK by a Court of Appeal judge. Harry first began the action after the Home Office, the ministry responsible for policing, in February 2020 cut off his right to automatic personal police security while in the UK.

Of all the career highlights that were celebrated in David Beckham’s hit Netflixdocumentary, it was that viral “be honest” exchange with wife Victoria that captured viewers’ attention the most.

In the now-iconic scene from the hit documentary about David’s life and career,

the former England captain could be heard scolding wife Victoria for apparently embellishing the truth about her “working class” roots.

“Be honest,” the former Manchester United player told the Spice Girls star, while peering out from behind a door.

“I am being honest,” Victoria insisted, before David finally cajoled her into admitting she was driven to school as a child in her dad’s Rolls Royce.

The moment left viewers in stitches, but David has since revealed it didn’t go down too well with the director Fisher Stevens at the time.

During a recent Emmys event at Netflix’s Tudum Theater in Hollywood, the football star recalled: “It was Victoria’s first day filming, and she was sat there in the lounge, looking great. She had the dogs running in and out and Fisher thought that I’d left the house, but I was in the kitchen making a coffee before I went to the office.”

He continued: “I put the set of headphones on, and all of a sudden I heard my wife go, ‘Well, we’re down to earth.’ And I was like, ‘No, no, no.’ As soon as I heard her say, ‘We’re working class,’ I stuck my head in and I was like, ‘Be honest’.”

But the sporting star admitted that Fisher was actually “very angry with me over that”.

The Succession actor confirmed that he wasn’t best pleased about the moment, clarifying that they scheduled the interview with Victoria “because David was supposedly out and she could be free to say what she wants, and then he showed up and I was quite upset. I was like, ‘Get him out of here’.”

“But it actually turned out to be brilliant,” he conceded. “It worked out. Thank God the cameraman caught David, and then I did say, ‘We have gold, I think’.”

The married couple have continued to poke fun at one another over the memorable exchange in the past few months.

In his recent video montage shared for Victoria’s 50th birthday, David came with the receipts and included a picture of said Rolls Royce.

They even made light of their viral moment in a recent ad campaign that aired during the 2024 Super Bowl.
David Beckham’s Netflix documentary was filled with career highlights, but it was the viral “be honest” moment with his wife Victoria that stole the show. In the now-famous scene, David playfully called out Victoria for not being entirely truthful about her upbringing, particularly her claims of being working class. Victoria defended herself, but David eventually got her to admit that she was, in fact, chauffeured to school in a Rolls Royce as a child. The moment was comedic gold, but it didn’t sit well with the director, Fisher Stevens, at first.During a recent event at Netflix’s Tudum Theater in Hollywood, David recounted the incident, revealing that Fisher was not happy with him for interrupting Victoria’s interview. Fisher had scheduled the interview assuming David was out of the house, so he was understandably upset when David unexpectedly joined in. Despite the initial friction, the moment ultimately added a touch of authenticity to the documentary.David and Victoria have since embraced the humorous side of the exchange, poking fun at each other in public appearances and advertisements. In a recent video montage for Victoria’s 50th birthday, David even included a photo of the infamous Rolls Royce. Their ability to laugh at themselves and their relationship has endeared them to fans all over the world.The Beckham’s playful banter not only reflects their strong bond but also showcases their down-to-earth personalities. Despite their fame and fortune, they remain grounded and relatable, making them one of the most beloved celebrity couples in the world.As we eagerly await more glimpses into the lives of David and Victoria Beckham, it’s clear that their authenticity and humor will continue to charm audiences worldwide. Don’t miss out on the latest updates by following us for more insightful content and engaging stories.

Harper Beckham is already becoming a mini fashion icon thanks to her stylish parents, and on Monday morning the little girl swapped her  school uniform in favour of a animal print onesie!

Victoria Beckham shared a photograph of her youngest child dressed in a very festive one-piece, which featured a reindeer hood complete with antlers.

“Wear it wild day at school for Harper,” the former Spice Girl captioned the post. Recently, Harper changed her school  uniform in preparation for the winter months ahead,

and was pictured on her mum’s Instagram account wearing a purple winter dress teamed with a stripy purple shirt and a matching purple beret.

“The beret is back! Bring on the winter uniform!” Victoria wrote besides the photo.

Victoria and husband David Beckham take it in turns to do the school run, and prioritise spending as much time as possible with their children.

The pair encourage their children’s talents, and Harper has been demonstrating her creativity, enjoying everything from drawing to making biscuits with Victoria, while at the same time having fun attending weekly football lessons – much to David’s delight. Victoria told British Vogue of her only daughter: “She’s been able to run in Alaïa platforms since she was three. But only at home – she would never be allowed to leave the house in heels. Ditto makeup, that’s where it stays.”

Harper and her siblings and dad at Victoria’s fashion show

The fashion designer, 44, added: “On the one hand, she’s quite girly, but on the other hand she has three big brothers and likes to run around and play football. She’s not scared of being pushed over. Confident and bright, Harper could be the brains of the family. She wants to be an inventor.”

Over the summer, Harper also proved that she has a mind of her own after asking her parents to let her cut her long, Rapunzel-like hair. David had previously expressed his desire to keep it long, and had refused to let anyone cut it from when she was a baby. However, David soon warmed to the idea, and even played a part in cutting it. He later said that he didn’t think that Harper could look anymore beautiful than she already did, and that he was a fan of her new short hair.
Harper Beckham continues to make waves in the fashion world, showcasing her unique style at a young age. Recently, she caught everyone’s attention by trading in her school uniform for a fun and festive animal print onesie. Victoria Beckham, her fashion-forward mom, proudly shared a photo of Harper rocking the reindeer hooded outfit for “Wear it wild day” at school.It’s no surprise that Harper is already showing signs of creativity and individuality. She has been spotted in a chic purple winter dress paired with a matching beret, proving that she has a flair for fashion just like her mom. Victoria and David Beckham make it a priority to spend quality time with their children, nurturing their talents and interests.Harper’s versatile personality shines through as she enjoys activities ranging from drawing to baking with her mom, Victoria. She even shares her dad’s love for football, attending weekly lessons with enthusiasm. Victoria once mentioned in an interview that Harper is both girly and adventurous, not afraid to play rough with her three older brothers.During the summer, Harper surprised everyone by requesting to cut her long, flowing hair. Despite David’s initial hesitation to part with her Rapunzel-like locks, he eventually joined in on the haircutting process. The proud dad later gushed about how beautiful Harper looked with her new short hairstyle, showcasing her confidence and self-assuredness at such a young age.Harper’s bold choices and unique fashion sense continue to captivate onlookers, making her a mini fashion icon in her own right. Whether she’s experimenting with new styles or exploring her interests, Harper stands out as a bright and creative individual with a promising future ahead. Stay tuned for more updates on Harper Beckham and her exciting journey through childhood and beyond.

Saira Khan is set to join former This Morning host Eamonn Holmes on his GB Breakfast show every Monday and Tuesday

Former Loose Women star Saira Khan has joined Eamonn Holmes on GB News following a “toxic” fallout with ITV bosses.

The telly personality, 53, is the latest famous face to be enticed over to the right-leaning channel.

She’s set to join former This Morning host Eamonn on his GB Breakfast show every Monday and Tuesday, according to the telly star.

Taking to his Instagram, Eamonn, who is married to ITV star Ruth Langsford, to announce his excitement at being joined by one of his “best friends”.

Alongside a snap of the pair beaming, Eamonn wrote: “Your Mon/Tues line up on GB Breakfast.

“Looking forward to hooking up with one of my best friends Saira Khan.

 

 

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“We will be your presenting duo. Expect the unexpected 6 – 9.30 am.” [sic]

Eamonn joined the controversy-prone channel a year ago after co-presenting episodes of This Morning alongside his wife for 15 years.

He recently reignited his feud with ITV after making savage comments during his show, admitting that there are certain people who are “dead” to him.

As well as Eamonn, Saira joins an on-air line up which includes the likes of the Daily Mail’s Andrew Pierce, Camilla Tominey from the Telegraph and polarising figure Nigel Farage, who fronts GB News’s most popular show.

Her career move come just months after she exclusively revealed the real reason she quit Loose Women to the Mirror.

Saira is the latest famous face to be enticed over to the right-leaning channel
The former panellist claimed bosses tried to make her join soft porn site OnlyFans as a PR stunt.

Saira told how the “shocking” request was the final straw in what she alleged were a string of desperate bids to get publicity for the ITV programme as ratings slipped.

She revealed how she was also asked to have a mould made of her vagina for a Body Stories campaign.

Saira alleged bosses cared more about viewing figures than her mental health.

Speaking about ITV culture in the wake of Jeremy Kyle and Love Island scandals following the suicides of contestants, Saira said: “The straw that broke the camel’s back was when one of the young producers was sent running after me to ask whether I would be prepared to open an OnlyFans account.” OnlyFans is a site where users post soft porn images of themselves for cash.

“To say I was shocked was an understatement,” Saira added. “I could see she herself was mortified to ask me. I replied, ‘You’re asking an Asian woman who has a husband and kids and comes from a Muslim family to open an OnlyFans account?’

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The former panellist claimed bosses tried to make her join soft porn site OnlyFans as a PR stunt ( 
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Piers Allardyce/REX/Shutterstock)“She said, ‘It’s just on your social media you’ve been posting images in your underwear and we thought if you could go undercover to see the kind of response you get from men, it would make a great story’.

“There and then, I knew my time was up on the show. I felt humiliated, angry, disappointed and like fodder.”

ITV has come under mounting pressure over the mental health of employees after a series of high-profile suicides, including that of former Love Island host Caroline Flack aged 40. And The Jeremy Kyle Show was axed in 2019 after Steve Dymond, 63, killed himself just seven days after taking part in the programme.

Mum-of-two Saira said: “The system is toxic. They do not have people who have the expertise to introduce wellbeing and mental health care.”

She said: “I love TV presenting, but I knew that for the sake of my mental health and my family, I just could not carry on in such toxic working conditions.”

She claimed that the culture of Loose Women encouraged the presenters to argue which made her “into a bitchy person I don’t want to be”. She added: “I started to realise they just wanted me to tick the box of ‘gobby Muslim woman’.”

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Saira, who quit the show in 2021, claimed comments taken out of context would be packaged up and used as clickbait, and often she would have to deal with the subsequent trolling and death threats. “I was never sat down and reassured to make sure I was OK,” she said.

A spokesman for Loose Women said at the time of her claims: “We strongly refute all of these claims. Duty of care is of paramount importance for all of our panellists. Saira left the panel almost two years ago and we wish her well.”

Another former panellist also spoke out about their reasons for leaving the daytime show recently.

Jenny Powell revealed she quit Loose Women, claiming she felt “intimidated” by her fellow panellists.

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The presenter, 54, who left the show in 2005 but has since appeared as a guest, hit out at the ITV daytime show as she explained her reasons for “sacking it off”.

Jenny said it wasn’t one happy family behind-the-scenes and there was a bad energy brewing between the panellists at the time she decided to leave the show.

The TV star was on the programme with the likes of Coleen Nolan, Carol McGiffin, Kaye Adams and Ruth Langsford in the early 2000s, but didn’t give away any names when she spilled all on her time there.

“I sacked it off. I didn’t like the energy behind the scenes,” she said last year.

“I always felt a bit intimidated of the other women. Maybe I’m just a bit sensitive.”

 

Loose Women star Stacey Solomon has given birth to her fifth child, and third with husband Joe Swash – six months after their stunning wedding at Pickle Cottage

Stacey Solomon has given birth to her fifth child.

The Loose Women star, 33, and husband Joe Swash, 40, shared their happy news with fans on Instagram after weeks of speculation about their new arrival.

Following days of silence on social media the star took to her Instagram Stories this evening to address her unusual lack of online activity, sharing a snap of herself taken while pregnant and writing: “To my little family on here…

“I didn’t realise I wasn’t quite prepared for the crazy quick whirlwind that occured right after I took this picture.

“I’m so excited to share with you that….”

Stacey has shared the first snap of her baby girl

Stacey and Joe are proud parents to another baby girl
Stacey also shared a grid post, sharing the first snap of her newborn baby girl as she revealed that she gave birth in Pickle Cottage.

“She’s Here. Our beautiful, daughter born at home with all of your brothers and sister ready to snuggle you forever and ever.

“You literally flew into our world and none of us can quite believe your thick dark head of hair that we just can’t get over.

“We can’t believe your here. Welcome to the world beautiful girl, thank you for the last few months in my tummy, we can’t wait to love you forever and ever we are so grateful we get to be your family.”

Stacey gave birth in Pickle Cottage

The new mum gushed over her new little girlProud new parents Stacey and Joe have yet to reveal the name of their little one.

“Exquisite! Just beautiful! Mazeltov to the whole family,” Vanessa Feltz commented as Stacey shared her happy news on Saturday night.

“The joy I feel for all of you is overwhelming,” mum-to-be Jessie added, as Loose Women’s official Instagram account wrote: “Congratulations Stacey she’s beautiful.”

Stacey is now a proud mum to the newborn, one-year-old daughter Rose and son Rex, three, who she shares with Joe, and sons Zachary, 14, and Leighton, ten, from relationships before she met the EastEnders star.

While Joe is also dad to son Harry.

Stacey and Joe revealed they were expecting their fifth baby in December, with Stacey admitting it was a ‘huge surprise.’

The news came three months after their wedding at Pickle Cottage in July.

Stacey Solomon has welcomed her fifth child
In an adorable reveal video, Stacey filmed the moment Joe discovered he was going to be a dad again as she presented him with her positive pregnancy test.

The actor looked stunned as he gasped ‘You’re joking!’ before sinking to his knees.

Stacey then posted to her social media followers: “‘I can’t believe we are having another baby! We are sooo excited. I’m nervous for my noon, but so so excited.”

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Stacey had previously said that daughter Rose would be her last baby as she and Joe had to ‘live within their means.’

Speaking to You magazine in 2021, the TV star said they felt ‘grateful’ to even get pregnant with their second child.

“We have to live within our means. We want to be the best parents we can.

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“And when we were trying to have this baby, it wasn’t the process we thought it would be, so we were just so grateful to even get pregnant.’

“I don’t want to push it any more. This is enough,” she insisted.

As she opened up to 5.4million Instagram fans in a candid Q&A about her pregnancy, Stacey revealed she’d been completely surprised and learned she was pregnant at her July wedding.

The mum said she was ‘a lot further along’ with her baby than when ‘you usually tell people’ when she found out the news.

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“I must have missed periods at the beginning, but I was breastfeeding Rose and when I stopped breastfeeding my periods were a bit all over the place anyway,” she explained. “So it didn’t even cross my mind because I just thought they’ll eventually go back to normal, but they never did.”

She went on: “We really wanted it to ourselves for the beginning bit, but we missed the beginning bit if that makes sense. We didn’t have to keep it a secret for 8 months because we didn’t know for 8 months.

“My periods were irregular from breastfeeding, we were planning a wedding then getting married, and then just crazy life and it honestly didn’t register.”

Saira Khan was a Loose Women pannelist on the ITV chat show from 2015 until 2021 – when she shocked fans as she announced she was quitting the daytime programme

Saira Khan was a fan favourite on the Loose Women panel as she appeared on the ITV daytime chat show with her strong opinions and eloquent ways of debating tricky topics.

Viewers of the show were left surprised when Saira, 52, announced her decision to quit the ITV daytime show in 2021.

At the time, Saira claimed she made the difficult decision after the coronavirus pandemic sparked her to reassess her priorities.

In her column with the Mirror, Saira explained the pandemic “certainly made me assess my priorities, values and how I want to move forward with my life”.

However, since leaving Saira has continued to spill on her time on the show and her reasons for leaving.

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Saira is preparing to join Eamonn Holmes on his GB News Breakfast show and will co-host the programme every Monday and Tuesday with former This Morning star Eamonn, 63.

Eamonn announced the news as he posted a photo of the pair smiling widely and wrote: ” Your Mon/Tues line up on GB Breakfast.

“Looking forward to hooking up with one of my best friends Saira Khan.

“We will be your presenting duo. Expect the unexpected 6 – 9.30 am,” he teased.

As Saira gears up for her new role, we take a look at the reasons why she left Loose Women…

‘Life changing’ decision

After claiming the pandemic spurred her to throw in the towel in her column with the Mirror, Saira said her time on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins also sparked her to make the “life changing” decision.

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Explaining her reason for leaving the show, Saira said SAS: Who Dares Wins taught her to “depend upon herself”.

She told The Sun : “I did take big drastic steps. I left Loose Women and, interestingly, Andrea McLean left Loose Women after doing SAS. It changes your life. You realise you’ve got to cut through the s**t and start living.

“When you’re stripped of everything as a naked woman all you have to depend upon is yourself.

“That’s very telling, very strong and most people will never experience that.”

‘Toxic’ row and OnlyFans claims

In October last year, Saira claimed she quit the show after bosses tried to make her join OnlyFans, which is a subscription site where people share adult content to their paid followers.

Saira said the “shocking” request from bosses was the final straw in what she alleges was a string of desperate bids to get publicity for the ITV programme as ratings slipped.

Saira claimed she got a ‘shocking’ request from the show’s staff

She claimed how she was also asked to have a mould made of her vagina for a Body Stories campaign.

The TV star told the Mirror: Saira said: “The straw that broke the camel’s back was when one of the young producers was sent running after me to ask whether I would be prepared to open an OnlyFans account”

“To say I was shocked was an understatement,” Saira added. “I could see she herself was mortified to ask me. I replied, ‘You’re asking an Asian woman who has a husband and kids and comes from a Muslim family to open an OnlyFans account?’

“She said, ‘It’s just on your social media you’ve been posting images in your underwear and we thought if you could go undercover to see the kind of response you get from men, it would make a great story’.

Saira said she felt ‘humiliated’ by the request
“There and then, I knew my time was up on the show. I felt humiliated, angry, disappointed and like fodder.”

However, a spokesperson for Loose Women denied the claims. They said: “We strongly refute all of these claims. Duty of care is of paramount importance for all of our panellists. Saira left the panel almost two years ago and we wish her well.”

A source added: “Loose Women Investigates is a strand which has seen reports into a range of topics. Sites such as OnlyFans could always potentially be the subject of an investigation. The Body Stories campaign tackled the taboo of vagina dysmorphia back in 2017. Saira was not involved in this campaign.

“We were told Saira was leaving to focus on her ‘businesses and online’ and that ‘she has nothing but good things to say about the show’.

“We are therefore surprised to hear these claims.”

Tensions between the Loose Women

After leaving the show, Saira revealed the panellists aren’t as friendly as they appear on screen.

When asked who out of the Loose Women panel she’d stay friends with, Saira said: “You make friends with some people, you tolerate some people, and some people you just have to do the job with.”

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But, she deflected when grilled on names, replying: “I’m not going to go into the nitty gritty there now. There are some friends, people I will be close to because we get each other.

“And there are some I really don’t miss at all, who I was just like, ‘I just have to tolerate you to do the job.’”

Saira went on: “You have to be professional about it. You can’t pretend that everyone is going to be your best friend. Especially on a show with different opinions, you’re not going to tolerate everybody’s opinion.

“That’s fine. That’s not a problem, just do it with respect and you have to be open minded.”

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She added: “Sometimes I’d go in with an opinion and someone would say something different to me and I’d think “Do you know what I never saw it from that point of view!’”

Following her comments, it was revealed Saira didn’t follow Nadia Sawalha or Kaye Adams.

She also added in a chat: “It was a mixture of things. Firstly, I’d outgrown the programme. There were some women that I just thought, “I’ve got to just tolerate you to do the job and in real life you wouldn’t be my friend.”

“They’d say the same about me. Plus, I shared a lot about myself on that show – my abuse, adoption, arranged marriage and a lot of relationship stuff. You don’t get a lot of thanks for that. My family hasn’t asked to be related to someone famous but I felt like I was putting them into a precarious situation.”

Online trolling

Saira also revealed how the trolling on social media was a motivation for leaving the programme.

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The former panelist previously said: “You’re on there discussing a subject with your friends in a very innocent way, but the amount of trolling you get online is horrendous.

“It just becomes toxic for women. It’s a show for women but I don’t feel like it empowered me.”

After walking away Saira revealed she was subjected to much less trolling as she said: “Yes, 100%. I feel much more confident. I feel like on my social media platforms they know me, they get me.

“I’m glowing because I’ve removed myself from the situation that I didn’t want to be in. If you can’t do that by the age of 50, then that’s nobody else’s fault but your own.

“Those women on the telly, they’re happy and that’s perfect for them, but it became too toxic for me and I had to remove myself.”