BOND GIRL ENERGY AT 60: Elizabeth Hurley stunned at a 007 New Year’s Eve bash, channeling iconic Bond bombshell Ursula Andress in a skimpy white bikini — and proving age is just a number

Elizabeth Hurley channelled Bond sex symbol Ursula Andress as she attended a 007 New Year’s Eve bash with her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus.

In snaps shared to her Instagram on Friday, the actress, 60, showed off her incredible figure in a skimpy white bikini as she posed up a storm with the American country music singer, 64, at the party.

Flaunting her taut stomach in the ensemble, the model layered a cream faux-fur coat over her shoulders and accessorised with diamond silver earrings.

To complete the iconic look, Elizabeth tucked a silver prop gun into her bikini bottoms.

She bore a striking resemblance to Ursula when she played Bond girl Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film, Dr. No, in 1962.

She captioned the sizzling snaps: ‘Happy New Year. Starting 2026 with a bang #007Party.’

Elizabeth Hurley channelled Bond sex symbol Ursula Andress as she attended a 007 New Year’s Eve bash with her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus

In snaps shared to her Instagram on Friday, the actress, 60, showed off her incredible figure in a skimpy white bikini as she posed up a storm with the American country music singer, 64, at the party

Billy later flocked to the comments to express his love for Elizabeth, writing: ‘Talk about a banger of a way to welcome in the New Year  I love you Baby ’

During the party, Elizabeth appeared in high spirits as she was joined by friends and her director son, Damian Hurley, 23.

The celebration comes after the actress and Billy Ray marked their first Christmas together with her son, Damian.

Elizabeth also shared a pair of loved-up snaps with Billy Ray ahead of the New Year, offering fans a glimpse into their festive celebrations.

One snap showed them cosied up together next to her Christmas tree, while another showed the amorous pair posing with her son Damian.

She captioned the post: ‘What a happy Christmas .’

Clearly, Billy and Elizabeth – who met in 2022 on the set of the movie Christmas in Paradise and started dating after his marriage to Firerose went up in smoke in 2024 – are still going very strong.

The Austin Powers alum and the country music star went public with their romance in April, and their relationship has continued to grow stronger over recent months.

To complete the iconic look, Elizabeth tucked a silver prop gun into her bikini bottoms

Flaunting her taut stomach in the ensemble, the model layered a cream faux-fur coat over her shoulders and accessorised with diamond silver earrings as she posed with her director son Damian

She captioned the sizzling snaps: ‘Happy New Year. Starting 2026 with a bang #007Party’

During the party, Elizabeth appeared in high spirits as she was joined by friends and her son Damian

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Elizabeth Hurley, 60, cosies up to her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus, 64, as they celebrate the New Year with her son Damian in loved-up snaps

‘They’ve been together for more than six months now,’ a source told People in October.

‘Despite the skepticism it was always real from the beginning. And they’re going strong.’

The celebrity couple actually have contrasting personalities, but they’re still very happy together.

The insider explained: ‘They’re very different, but it works. They’re so cute together.

‘It’s the kind of connection that surprises people but makes perfect sense when you spend time with them. Liz’s very happy.’

Elizabeth recently revealed that she’s ‘very happy’ with Billy and is delighted that their children get along with each other, too.

The actress revealed her son Damian has met Cyrus’s pop star daughter Miley, 32, and ‘everyone loves everyone’.

The celebration comes after the actress and Billy Ray marked their first Christmas together with her son, Damian

The Austin Powers alum and the country music star went public with their romance in April, and their relationship has continued to grow stronger over recent months

‘Damian and Miley have met, Billy’s kids are great and Billy has spent a lot of time with Damian. Everyone loves everyone, it’s lovely,’ Elizabeth gushed.

Damian is Elizabeth’s only child from her relationship with late businessman Steve Bing, while Billy is the father of six children, including five with his ex-wife Tish Cyrus.

Elizabeth is based in the UK, and Billy lives in Tennessee, but they make a point to spend quality time with each other on both sides of the Atlantic.

She told People that Billy ‘loves it’ in the UK, adding: ‘Obviously he loves England. The weather is nicer here in the summer than it is in Tennessee.’

ON-AIR EXPLOSION: GB News’ Patrick Christys sparked outrage after declaring: “Wouldn’t it be delicious if it’s a jihadi bride from Tower Hamlets that finally ends Sir 𝘒𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳’s political career?”

GB News’ Patrick Christys explodes as ECHR moves to challenge UK ban on Shamima Begum’s return — warning it could END Keir Starmer’s premiership

GB News presenter Patrick Christys has launched a blistering on-air attack after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) signalled it is prepared to consider an appeal that could force the UK to allow ISIS bride Shamima Begum back into the country — a move he warned may “bring down the Labour government” and finally push Britain out of the Convention altogether.

In a furious monologue that has already gone viral among critics of the ECHR, Christys framed the case as far more than a legal dispute. Instead, he described it as a looming constitutional and political earthquake — one that could expose what he called the “madness” of Britain’s submission to foreign judges and the moral bankruptcy of Labour’s human rights absolutism.

“Wouldn’t it be delicious,” Christys said, “if it turns out that it’s a jihadi bride from Tower Hamlets that finally ends Sir Keir Starmer’s political career?”

A case Labour cannot escape

Shamima Begum, who left the UK at 15 to join ISIS in Syria and later admitted she was “okay” with the group’s beheadings, was stripped of her British citizenship in 2019 on national security grounds. Since then, every major UK court — the Immigration Appeals Commission, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court — has ruled she should not be allowed to return.

But now, her lawyers have taken the fight to Strasbourg.

And that, Christys argued, is where Labour’s nightmare truly_state begins.

“The ECHR doesn’t care what British courts think,” he said. “It has form. Judges from Montenegro, Latvia, Liechtenstein and Slovenia once ruled we couldn’t deport Abu Qatada — an al-Qaeda fanatic. And who represented him? Our current Prime Minister. You couldn’t write it.”

Christys reeled off a string of ECHR decisions he described as “absurd” and “detached from reality” — from blocking deportations over a child’s dislike of foreign chicken nuggets, to stopping the Rwanda scheme, to siding with elderly Swiss women who claimed climate change threatened their lives.

“So forgive me,” he added, “if I don’t trust Strasbourg to suddenly grow common sense.”

Labour boxed in by its own ideology

At the heart of Christys’ argument is Labour’s unbreakable commitment to the ECHR — a commitment explicitly stated by Attorney General Lord Hermer, a close friend and ally of Sir Keir Starmer.

Christys played a clip on air in which Hermer pledged that the UK would never withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights and would never refuse to comply with its judgments.

“That’s it. Black and white,” Christys said. “No wriggle room. No caveats. No escape.”

This, he argued, leaves Labour fatally exposed.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has insisted she will fight any attempt to bring Begum back. But if the ECHR rules against the UK, Labour faces an impossible choice: defy Strasbourg and shatter its human-rights credentials — or obey and face an explosion of public anger.

“When anonymous foreign judges tell Britain to take back an ISIS bride that every British court has rejected,” Christys warned, “the public are not going to like it. At all.”

‘Game over’ for Starmer

Christys went further, suggesting compliance with an ECHR ruling could spell the end of Starmer’s leadership — especially amid a growing pile-up of politically toxic cases involving terrorism, migration and human rights payouts.

In recent days alone, the government has faced outrage over:

A terror-linked figure being welcomed into political circles

A jailed terrorist being awarded £240,000 in compensation

Growing perceptions that Labour prioritises offenders’ rights over public safety

“Add Shamima Begum to that,” Christys said, “and it’s the cherry on top of the cake.”

He accused Labour of presiding over a “grotesque rebrand” of Begum — from ISIS bride, to misguided schoolgirl, to harmless young mother, to would-be counterterrorism asset.

“This is the same woman who calmly said she knew ISIS were beheading people and she was okay with it,” he said. “That’s not a footnote. That’s the story.”

A reckoning for the ECHR

Beyond Labour, Christys suggested the case could trigger a wider revolt against the ECHR itself.

If Begum were forced back into Britain, he predicted demonstrations, mass calls to leave the Convention, and an electoral backlash that would reward any party promising to restore full legal sovereignty.

“A system that prioritises the ‘rights’ of ISIS sympathisers over the safety of British citizens has forfeited all moral authority,” he said.

In his closing remarks, Christys delivered a line that encapsulated the fury of his commentary — and the political stakes he believes now loom over Westminster.

“Unbelievably,” he said, “thank you, Shamima Begum. Because if it takes an ISIS bride to expose how broken our human rights framework has become, then so be it.”

“And if Sir Keir Starmer’s career ends because he chose international lawyers over the British people,” he added, “that won’t be a tragedy. That will be accountability.”

LOST SECONDS, LOST LIVES: New footage shows the teɾɾifying moment flames spread across the ceiling at a Swiss ski resort — while youngsters filmed instead of fleeing

Harrowing new video has emerged showing flames spreading across the ceiling of a Swiss bar with young revellers losing crucial seconds by filming the blaze instead of fleeing.

The footage, taken by French economics student Ferdinand Du Beaudiez, shows flames ripping through the Crans-Montana club as revellers below continue singing, dancing and shouting, oblivious to the danger building above them.

The inferno killed at least 40 people and another 119 were injured, authorities confirmed today – most of them in their teens and twenties with severe third-degree burns.

While Swiss authorities today said there were 40 victims, Italian authorities said 47 were dead.

Moments before the fire, a waitress had been seen dancing and waving a lit sparkler beneath foam soundproofing panels on the ceiling, which then caught light.

Several people can be seen holding up their phones as the fire grows overhead, apparently unaware they are capturing the moments before disaster strikes.

Some can be seen frantically trying to extinguish the inferno, but within seconds it took hold, erupting into a deadly fireball that engulfs the packed bar.

As the horror unfolded, Ferdinand escaped – then made the extraordinary decision to go back inside.

The brave student has now told how he re-entered the burning Le Constellation basement bar twice in a desperate attempt to save his brother and girlfriend, trying to pull bodies from the flames as chaos and smoke filled the venue.

He told how he found a badly burned person lying on the stairs and couldn’t even tell if it was a man or woman: ‘Their clothes were burned, I could only make out teeth.’

He recalled: ‘I tried to grab this person who was really heavy, but there was no tension in their arm. I just slid him on the ground, then the police and firemen took over from me.’

Images show the moment before a deadly New Year’s Eve blaze a Swiss ski resort bar killed at least 40 people. A waitress had been seen dancing and waving a lit sparkler beneath foam soundproofing panels on the ceiling, which then caught light

A dramatic video captured the moment the ceiling of a Swiss ski bar caught fire

The footage, taken by French economics student Ferdinand Du Beaudiez, shows flames ripping through the Crans-Montana club as revellers continue singing, dancing and shouting – unaware they are already trapped in extreme danger

In the video footage someone can be seen trying desperately to extinguish the fire, but within seconds it takes hold, erupting into a deadly fireball that engulfs the packed bar

Beatrice Pilloud, Valais Canton attorney general, confirmed in a press conference today that the blaze was likely caused when sparklers in champagne bottles made the ceiling catch fire.

All bar six of the 119 injured have been formally identified, but the severity of the burn wounds means many survivors and victims are unrecognisable.

Ferdinand, 19, said the New Year’s party had begun joyfully for him and his friends.

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Waitress pictured waving sparkler while riding man’s shoulders just before inferno killed 47

He told the Daily Mail: ‘We were in a group of seven, sitting on the veranda at first, on the first floor. We were having a nice party, and we went back and forth between the first floor and the cave (basement).

‘At one moment I saw someone order these champagne bottles and I saw the waitresses take the bottles on their shoulders with sparklers on top.

‘Then one of the sparklers set light to the roof, which was made of insulating foam. I saw the roof catch fire and I went under the bar.

‘And I found some water in the mini fridge. I tried throwing the water on the fire, but the fire had already spread on the whole roof, and it had no effect.’

Ferdinand added that after throwing water on the fire: ‘I went back down, I took my girlfriend’s arm and I screamed to everyone, get out. I pushed my girlfriend as hard as I could up the stairs.

Pictured: Partygoers standing below the ceiling as it catches fire

Pictured: Revellers celebrating New Year before realising the building was ablaze

This image shows a crowd of revellers  standing in the club as the fire takes hold

As the horror unfolded, Ferdinand (pictured) escaped – then made the extraordinary decision to go back inside

‘There were so many people in the stairs that I lost her arm.

‘I fell on the ground. I could reach the top of the stairs and I fell on my stomach. My first reflex was to cover my face with my arms and I closed my eyes. At this moment I suppose someone opened the front door.

‘This brought lots of air inside, which also fuelled the fire. And the fire turned into a fireball. I felt this fireball over my head, it slightly burned my neck.

‘At this moment the fire took all the breathable air and I couldn’t breathe anymore.

‘So in a last hope I took the foot of the table and grabbed myself out. At this moment I couldn’t find anyone. I got out near the cinema. I couldn’t find anyone.’

Then the young man took the courageous decision to return inside the inferno, hoping to save his brother and his girlfriend.

‘I went back inside. I found someone, I suppose, I hope he was just unconscious. But my prayers are that he’s still alive. I grabbed him in the stairs and I took him out.

Ferdinand has now told how he re-entered the burning Le Constellation basement bar, twice in a desperate attempt to save his brother and girlfriend, trying to pull bodies from the flames as chaos and smoke filled the venue

He told how he found a badly burned person lying on the stairs and couldn’t even tell if it was a man or woman: ‘Their clothes were burned, I could only make out teeth’

‘The firemen took him. And I still couldn’t find anyone. I went back inside but I couldn’t breathe anymore.

‘There was too much smoke and I couldn’t breathe. So I went back out. I found a friend of mine who was really burned. He asked me, where is your girlfriend?

‘I found my girlfriend completely in shock. She told me my brother and his friends were near the bank over there.’

Ferdinand’s brother is in a coma in hospital, among the injured, but is expected to make a recovery, he said.

TEARFUL GOODBYES Rock Good Morning Britain as ITV Cost-Cutting Takes a Brutal Toll. There were tears on the studio floor as Good Morning Britain said a heartbreaking farewell to its longtime home, with presenters and crew visibly emotional while the set was dismantled ahead of ITV’s sweeping January 5 shake-up. The changes — extending GMB, cutting Lorraine, relocating studios, and axing at least 220 jobs — have left a wounded team behind the scenes. Kate Garraway was seen welling up during farewell speeches, while Susanna Reid and Laura Tobin fought back emotion, knowing many colleagues were saying goodbye “forever.” One insider called the moment “devastating,” adding: “People who weren’t ready to leave yet are being forced out — it’s a gut punch.”

Good Morning Britain stars in tears as ITV cost cutting shake up takes effect

ITV’s daytime schedule is changing from Janaury 5.

Kate Garraway was seen looking tearful as the Good Morning Britain set was pulled down (Image: Philip Coburn /Daily Mirror)

Good Morning Britain presenters and crew were tearful as the show’s set was torn down ahead of the ITV new year schedule shake-up, which was announced back in May 2025. From Monday Janaury 5 ITV daytime will have a new look with the flagship breakfast show extended by 30 minutes and Lorraine cut by half and hour. As part of the changes, filming is moving from ITV studios to ITN headquarters in Central London, while the other daytime shows will be filmed at The H Club in Covent Garden.

As part of the cost-cutting measures, at least 220 people have lost their jobs. “It’s terribly sad for the whole team. There are staff who have worked for ITV Daytime for years – from GMTV to Daybreak to GMB – also on Lorraine, Loose Women and This Morning….Many people who weren’t ready to leave yet are saying goodbye forever,” a source said.

“To see the sets pulled apart is devastating. Especially at this time of the year as well! The final broadcast from Television Centre was a very emotional one,” they told The Sun.

In behind the scenes images obtained by the publication presenter Kate Garraway can be seen welling up as she listens to someone make a speech while Susanna Reid and Laura Tobin look emotional as they say their farewells to the studio.

Susanna later took to Instagram to mark the occassion as she paid tribute to those who won’t be joining them in their new home.

Posting a carosel of photos, including a group shot of the entire team before the set was dismantled, she wrote: “NEW YEAR’S EVE! A fabulous gathering of the BEST team in television @gmb and a farewell to those off to new adventures…

GMB presenter Susann Reid paid tribute to those leaving ITV as part of the shake up (Image: ITV)

“I’ll be back in January in our new home. Goodbye to those leaving and a huge thank you to everyone who has made – and those who continue to make – GMB such a fantastic programme – and to Television Centre for being our home for the past few years.

“Fittingly we reached a record #OneMillionMinutes total thanks to you – our amazing viewers – and a boost from the spaceman himself @samhairwolfryder.

“Me and @edballs will be back @itv broadcasting from the heart of news building ITN on January 5th – wearing my “serious glasses” which hilariously appeared in @privateeyenews gift guide – all the better to grill those politicians!

“Look forward to SEEING you then,” she concluded the emotional message.

“I’m Not Slowing Down — I’m Starting Again.” That’s how Monty Don describes his return to our screens as the nation’s favourite gardener embarks on a brand-new BBC series this January. After decades of shaping Britain’s gardens and our connection to the natural world, Monty says this project feels more personal than anything he’s done before. “With this series, I wanted to strip everything back,” he explains. “It’s not just about plants — it’s about how gardening helps us breathe again.” Filmed among breathtaking landscapes and driven by a calmer, more reflective pace, the show promises practical advice wrapped in quiet reassurance. This isn’t a comeback. It’s a renewal — a reminder that growth doesn’t stop, it simply changes shape.

Monty Don Is Starting Again — And Britain Is Ready To Grow With Him Once More

For more than two decades, Monty Don has been the gentle heartbeat of British gardening — the man who taught a nation not just how to plant, prune and harvest, but how to slow down and breathe among the roses. Now, at a time when many would be easing quietly into retirement, Monty is doing the exact opposite.

The Gardeners’ World legend has confirmed he is launching a brand-new BBC series in January 2026, and fans are already counting the days.

After first taking the reins of Gardeners’ World in 2003, Monty went on to redefine what gardening television could be. No shouting. No gimmicks. Just muddy boots, real mistakes, and a deep love for the land — delivered with a voice that somehow makes even frostbitten soil feel hopeful.

And he’s not slowing down.

“I’m Still Curious. And Curiosity Keeps You Young.”

Speaking ahead of the new series, Monty revealed that his passion has never dulled — in fact, it’s only deepened.

“I’m still learning. Still experimenting. Still failing sometimes,” he admitted with a smile. “That’s the magic of gardening — the curiosity never leaves you. And I don’t want to stop sharing that.”

The upcoming show promises to take viewers beyond the familiar comforts of Longmeadow, introducing new gardens, fresh locations and deeply seasonal advice tailored to the challenges modern gardeners face — from changing climates to sustainable living.

There will be practical planting guides, wildlife-friendly design ideas, and Monty’s signature reflections on why tending a garden is as good for the mind as it is for the soil.

A Series That Feels Like A Love Letter To Nature

But this isn’t just another programme. Those close to the production say the series feels like a celebration of Monty’s life’s work — his commitment to organic growing, his belief in letting nature lead, and his quiet campaign to make gardens places of peace rather than perfection.

Over the years, Monty has spoken candidly about mental health, grief, aging, and the healing power of simply being outdoors. Viewers don’t just tune in for tips — they tune in for comfort.

And that hasn’t changed.

Fans Are Already Emotional

As soon as the announcement dropped, social media erupted.

“Monty Don is the reason I started gardening.”
“We don’t need celebrities. We need Monty.”
“This show will get me through winter.”

The comments tell a story of a man who hasn’t just shaped gardens — he’s shaped lives.

Not A Comeback. A Continuation.

This January’s series isn’t about proving anything. It’s about continuing a conversation that’s been going on for over 20 years — between a man, his garden, and a nation that still finds comfort in the sound of his boots on gravel.

Monty Don isn’t done yet.

And Britain, it seems, wouldn’t have it any other way.

‘I Wasn’t Ready for This’: Bradley Walsh Left in Tears by Emotional Family News

“Hello, Grandad…” — Bradley Walsh’s World Turns Upside Down As Son Barney Prepares For Fatherhood

For years, Bradley Walsh has been the man who never fails to raise a laugh — the quick-witted star who can turn chaos into comedy in seconds. But this week, the 63-year-old entertainer is said to have been left in tears, not on set, but in his own living room.

The reason? His son Barney has quietly shared life-changing news: his girlfriend, former Miss World Stephanie Del Valle Diaz, is expecting their first baby.

Bradley is about to become a grandfather — and friends say the moment the words were spoken, he simply couldn’t hold it together.

“Bradley was completely overwhelmed,” one family friend revealed.
“He’s always been incredibly proud of Barney, but this took him to another emotional level. He hasn’t stopped smiling since.”

Sources say Barney, 27, and Stephanie, 29, discovered the pregnancy earlier this month but chose to keep it private until doctors confirmed everything was progressing well.

When they finally broke the news to family over the weekend, they described it as:

“The best news of our lives.”

Despite their public profiles, the couple have always kept their relationship fiercely guarded — rarely sharing details online. But those closest to them say this moment has deepened their bond in a way nothing else could.

“Barney has gone straight into protective-partner mode,” another insider said.
“He’s treating Stephanie like absolute royalty.”

From Beauty Crown To Baby Cradle

Stephanie, who was crowned Miss World in 2016, once spoke openly about wanting children “when the time felt right”. Now, friends say she is glowing with happiness, quietly preparing for motherhood while keeping the spotlight firmly away from her growing bump.

“She’s calm, excited, and completely focused on the future,” a source said.
“This is the chapter she always dreamed of — just on her own terms.”

“Grandad Brad” Is Already Dreaming Big

For Bradley, the news feels like the ultimate full circle.

Viewers watched him and Barney forge an unbreakable bond on Breaking Dad — now that story is evolving into something far more profound.

“He’s already jokingly calling himself ‘Grandad Brad’,” a friend laughed.
“He’s talking about baby names, prams, even planning little adventures for the baby.”

Those who know him best say this moment has unlocked a whole new side of the TV legend.

“Bradley always said being a dad was the proudest role of his life,” the insider added.
“Now he’s about to step into a role that’s even more special — and he’s absolutely bursting with love.”

MASKED BRIT HEROES GO WILD: Knife-Slashing Migrant Boats on French Beaches – “NOT ONE MORE SOUL GETS THROUGH!”

In the windswept dunes of northern France, where the English Channel’s waves crash like a relentless tide of human desperation, a new front has opened in the battle over illegal migration. Shocking footage circulating online shows masked British men, cloaked in hoods and anonymity, storming beaches near Calais and Dunkirk. Armed with knives, they slash inflatable dinghies destined for the UK, their blades slicing through rubber as they bellow war cries like “Not one more!” and “Don’t touch another person!” These self-proclaimed patriots, operating under banners like “Operation Stop The Boats,” have turned the migrant route into a theater of vigilante justice, raising alarms about escalating violence on Europe’s shores.

The clips, amassing thousands of views on platforms like X and Instagram, depict the men—often waving Union Jacks—digging up buried boats from the sand, stomping engines, and puncturing hulls under cover of night. One viral video captures a hooded figure plunging a knife into a deflated vessel, the hiss of escaping air underscoring his declaration: “We’re taking matters into our own hands because no one else will.” These aren’t isolated acts; groups like Raise The Colours, with over 100,000 followers, have documented dozens of such raids, framing them as a grassroots response to what they call a “migrant invasion.” Their online pleas for donations urge supporters: “Stopping the boats, whether the migrants or government like it or not!”

This surge in far-right activism comes amid record Channel crossings. In 2025 alone, over 50,000 migrants have braved the deadly 21-mile stretch, a 50% spike from last year, driven by smuggling gangs profiting millions. French authorities, bolstered by £500 million in UK funding, have intensified patrols—deploying drones, buggies, and even slashing boats themselves in shallow waters. But critics argue these measures fall short, with migrants regrouping in squalid camps, undeterred by the peril. Last July, BBC footage showed gendarmes wading in to knife a dinghy packed with families, dragging the wreckage ashore amid cries of frustration. “It’s like a war zone,” one migrant told reporters, echoing Nigel Farage’s warnings of “hammer attacks and stabbings” by rival gangs.

Yet, the vigilantes’ interventions teeter on the edge of criminality. French prosecutors in Dunkirk have launched probes into “aggravated violence” against migrants, citing September incidents where four flag-waving Brits allegedly assaulted asylum seekers, stealing belongings and hurling insults: “You’re not welcome in England!” Human rights groups like Utopia 56 decry the acts as xenophobic thuggery, warning they exacerbate dangers—deflated boats mean more desperate launches, and 73 deaths last year underscore the route’s lethality. One Kurdish migrant, Deniz, recounted four failed crossings: “We begged the officer to look away, but he slashed it anyway. Now it’s these masked men doing the same.”

Back in Britain, the raids split opinions. Supporters hail them as bold patriotism, filling a void left by “ineffective” governments—Labour’s border policies under fire for hotel housing and benefit strains. Detractors, including anti-fascist watchdogs, fear they embolden extremists, potentially sparking clashes with armed smugglers who, in one clip, stabbed at a vigilante’s car tire while police stood by. As winter storms brew, the question looms: Will these knife-wielding crusaders deter crossings, or ignite a transnational powder keg? With Franco-British summits looming, the beaches remain a flashpoint—where desperation meets defiance, and one punctured dream can sink lives on both sides.

The “Golden Boy” of the franchise has just set the internet on fire. After months of speculation following his split from Bachelor in Paradise partner Kat Izzo, Dale Moss has reportedly executed a “surgical strike” on his former flame’s heart. In a move that has left fans reeling, Dale has gone public with fellow Bachelor Nation alum Kelley Flanagan, sparking rumors that their “matcha date” in Miami was much more than a casual caffeine run.

While Dale and Kat initially left Paradise Season 10 as one of the show’s strongest couples, their relationship hit a “catastrophic” end in late 2025. Now, with Dale appearing to move on with the wealthy and successful Chicago lawyer, Kat is reportedly left in a state of “emotional starvation” as she watches her ex-fiancé pivot to a high-profile “NYC-to-Miami” lifestyle.

The Matcha Date That Melted the Internet

The scandal erupted on January 7, 2026, when Dale and Kelley posted a collaborative TikTok video. In the clip, the pair were seen laughing and getting cozy at a trendy Miami cafe. While Dale captioned the post declaring himself a “#matchagirlie,” fans were quick to label it a “Fake Love Manifesto” intended to shade his previous relationship.

“Unexpected duo but love it,” one follower commented, to which Dale replied, “Kelley is a real one.” The interaction has been interpreted by many as a backstab to Kat, especially given that Dale had reportedly told friends he was “deaded” to his former partner’s feelings just weeks before the Miami sightings began.

Stabbing Kat in the Back?

Kat Izzo, who recently unfollowed Dale on Instagram, has reportedly been “struggling” with the news. Insiders suggest that the split—which occurred in October 2025—was fueled by Dale’s alleged refusal to commit to a future that didn’t involve “constant brand sponsorships and travel.”

“Kat feels like she was a placeholder,” a source close to the nurse practitioner revealed. “She gave him her trust, and he reportedly used the visibility of their relationship to pivot into Kelley’s high-society circle. Seeing them together in Miami is the ‘final nail’ in the coffin of their connection. It’s a Gilded Cage of fame that Kat is finally escaping, even if it hurts.”

The “Legacy Match” with Kelley

For Kelley Flanagan, who has famously navigated a turbulent on-again, off-again relationship with Peter Weber, Dale Moss represents a “new chapter.” Critics are calling the pairing a “Surgical Strike” on the Bachelor hierarchy, uniting two of the most polarizing and stylish figures in the franchise.

“They both love the finer things,” a Miami socialite remarked. “Kelley isn’t looking for a ‘Sugar Boyfriend,’ she’s looking for a partner who matches her ambition. Dale is ‘hunting down’ a legacy, and Kelley has the keys to that kingdom.”

The End of the “Happy Dale” Era?

As Kat Izzo reportedly “ghosts” the drama to focus on her career as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Dale is leaning into his “Playboy” era. Whether this is a true romance or a “Financial Execution” of a new brand partnership, the message to Kat is clear: You weren’t invited anyway.

The “Gilded Prison” of Paradise is a distant memory for Dale Moss, who seems to have traded his “Bermuda rugs” for Miami beaches and a new partner who can keep up with his high-speed life.

She’s here!

Fans first met Bachelor Nation star Sydney Hightower Warner on Season 24 of “The Bachelor.”

Shortly after her time on the show, Sydney met NFL star Fred Warner, and the two got married in 2022.

The couple welcomed their first child, Beau, in March 2024, and last year the couple shared that they are expecting their second child — a baby girl.

Now, the Bachelor Nation star has taken to social media to announce the exciting news that she and Fred have welcomed their baby girl into the world!

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In a new post on Instagram, Sydney shared sweet photos of their new family of four and revealed their daughter’s name for the first time.

She wrote, “Bella Nicole Warner 🤍Our girl is safe, healthy, and so deeply loved. Thankful for God’s protection, strength, and the countless prayers that carried us through her early days. We are finally home and family of four!✨”

The photos show that Bella was in the NICU for a few days, and Sydney noted she “will never forget these walks back and forth every 3 hours to feed my girl.”

Fred commented on the post, “All I’ll ever need thank you God🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️,” and fellow loved ones shared their love for the Warner family.

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Fellow Bachelor Nation star Hannah Ann wrote, “She’s absolutely perfect! ❤️ congratulations 😍.”

Victoria Fuller added, “She’s absolutely perfect 💞” and Kiarra Norman chimed in, “Beautiful Bella girl is hereeee!! 💗🎀 sending all the huggiessss 💕.”

Charity Lawson shared, “Yay mama!!!! congratulations 🩷 what a perfect lil blessing!!!” and Natasha Parker chimed in with, “Princess Warner is finally hereeee! So perfect!!!🥺 Call me when you guys are settled in! Love you so much mama❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

So sweet!

Congratulations to Sydney, Fred, and their entire family on their new baby girl. We couldn’t be happier for their growing family. Welcome to the world, Bella!

Keeping it real.

Bachelor Nation stars JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers famously found love and got engaged on Season 12 of “The Bachelorette,” and the two tied the knot in 2022.

Last year, JoJo opened up about her and Jordan’s journey trying to conceive for the first time in their nine-year relationship.

And in August 2025, JoJo and Jordan announced the exciting news that they’re expecting their first baby together.

Last month, the two Bachelor Nation stars officially welcomed their baby girl, Romy Blair Rodgers, into the world!

Now, JoJo has taken to social media to give a postpartum update and talk about an unexpected side effect from her C-section.

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In a series of photos on her Instagram Story, the new mom shared, “Postpartum night sweats are wild… I’m sleeping with two towels every night, one under me and one on top of me. Never experienced sweating like this in my lifeeeee – & it’s not bc I am hot lol hormones do be crazy.”

JoJo went on and revealed a side effect she experienced post-delivery that she was not prepared for.

She said, “Another thing no one warned me about was the INTENSE itching that came from the epidural as it started to wear off post delivery… I itched like crazy for about 2 days afterwards 😅.”

However, the Bachelor Nation star also stated that “it doesn’t get any better than this.”

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Reflecting back on the past few weeks, JoJo expressed, “If you’re about to deliver your first – just know all the emotions are normal. Scared, anxious, excited, overwhelmed, ready, not ready, whatever it is you’re feeling… Know it’s okay for all those feelings to exist at once.”

She also gave a word of encouragement for new moms, saying, “But also know you’re about to enter into the most incredible next chapter of your life and experience a love like never before. It’s just all SO worth it. To all my expecting mamas, I’m so excited for you. YOU GOT THIS ♥️.”

We love hearing from JoJo, and we couldn’t be happier for her, Jordan, and their entire family. Congrats again to the new parents!