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Shirley Ballas is now a grandmother!

The Strictly Come Dancing head judge has shared her reaction to her son Mark Ballas welcoming his first child.

On Tuesday, professional dancer Mark – who is known for appearing on American series Dancing with the Stars – confirmed that he and his wife BC Jean are now parents to a baby boy.

Taking to Instagram, the 37-year-old new dad posted a heartwarming snap of himself and his wife holding the hand of their newborn, as he lies asleep.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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In the caption of his post, alongside detailing his son’s name, Mark also surprised fans by revealing that his first child was born over a month ago.

“Welcome to Earth my son,” he gushed, before writing: “Banksi Wylde Ballas 11 / 5 / 23”.

Meanwhile, BC Jean also took to the social media site to share the same image, with the adorable caption: “Happy one month sweet boy. You are so loved”.

Now, a few days on from the announcement of Banksi’s birth, proud grandmother Shirley has unveiled her reaction to the arrival of her first grandchild.

On her Instagram stories last night, the 63-year-old re-posted Mark and BC Jean’s announcement image with her own heartfelt message.

“@markballas @bcjean How so very beautiful,” the professional dancer exclaimed.

“I am beyond excited to be a glam-ma to my beautiful grandson Banksi Wylde Ballas,” Shirley beamed further, alongside a yellow love heart.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Mark and BC Jean initially shared their pregnancy news in June of this year. At the time, the couple took to Instagram to post a video montage of “life lately” snippets, before they slowly panned towards BC Jean’s growing baby bump.

“Also, we’ve been making… a tiny human, coming soon,” they teased alongside the footage.

“I am beyond excited about this beautiful announcement, I’m on a high how blessed we all are to join in your beautiful precious moment in life. Nanny shirley is more than ready to join in all these memories,” Strictly star Shirley also penned at the time.

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Heather Rae El Mouusa is honouring her son in a very special way. 

The Selling Sunset star welcomed her baby boy into the world with her husband Tarek El Mouusa in January of this year. 

To celebrate her son Tristan, Heather has decided to get a very special tattoo just for him. 

The 36-year-old got her son’s name inked behind her ear as she revealed pictures of the new tattoo as well as a video her her getting it done on social media. 

Heather posted videos to her Instagram Stories for her 3.2M followers to see. She captioned the first clip, “Got a little something today”. 

Her husband can be heard in the background of the footage saying, “Alright so Kareem [tattoo artist] has started the artwork, and someone over here is getting ‘Tristan’ tattooed by her ear. Are you excited honey?”.

Heather Rae replied, “Oh yeah, I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time”.

Credit: Heather Rae El Moussa Instagram

Tarek joked, “I asked her to get my name, but she said, ‘Well, what am I going to do when I have to remove it?’, to which his wife responded, “I have your last name on me”. “That’s forever”, Tarek added lovingly.

After the tattoo was finished, Heather unveiled a first look video at how the meaningful ink looked right after it was complete. The real estate agent wrote, “Got my little love’s name on me”.

Later, Heather shared a photo from a maternity photo shoot she and Tarek did while she was still expecting Tristan, along with a close-up look at the her tattoo on the second slide of the post.

“Before & after Tristan …it’s the little things”, the reality star captioned the sweet post.

The tattoo received mixed reactions from social media users in the comments, but there were still plenty of positive messages from fans. 

One fan wrote, “I absolutely love this”, while a second penned, “Awe it’s cute”.

“Beautiful and so meaningful”, added another fan. 

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Congratulations are in order for Vanessa and her now-husband Cole Tucker as they have tied the knot. 

The pair have been an item since 2020 and announced their engagement in February of this year. 

Now, the High School Musical actress and professional baseball player said ‘I do’ in Azulik City of Arts in Tulum, Mexico.

While speaking to Vogue, Vanessa shared details from her and Cole’s big day, explaining that they had around 100 friends and family members in attendance.

It was Vanessa that chose the location for their wedding after she originally found it on Instagram. “I told Cole, ‘Maybe we could go here on our honeymoon… we would get such great pictures. Wait — maybe we could get married here?!’”.

After seeing the location for their ceremony, a museum deep in the jungle, the 34-year-old knew it was the perfect spot for them to exchange vows. “I knew that it was our place. I felt like I was transported to some kind of utopia, unlike anything I had ever been to before. It was whimsical and magical, and I just fell in love”.

When discussing her wedding dress, Vanessa revealed she opted for a light ivory Vera Wang slip dress that consisted of a cowl-neck, dramatic veil and a cape. The tulle veil was embroidered with, ‘Mrs. T December 2nd, 2023’,  in a gothic font.

Reflecting back to the day she tried on her gown, Hudgens admitted, “I put it on, and I was like, ‘It’s perfect. It’s easy, it’s simple, and it’s chic’”.

“It was exactly what I wanted, but we obviously had to spruce it up a little and add some extra love to it so that it was special, just for me. I wanted it to look like I was floating and loved the cape and veil combo”.

“When I saw the cape, I thought I might as well try that on as well. I love the whole ethereal bohemian vibe – that will always be a part of me, but I didn’t want it to be the main thing”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Cole wore an off-white double-breasted suit jacket with tan trousers and a white shirt with an off-white silk bow tie. 

Since the pair met on a Zoom meditation group hosted by Jay Shetty, the couple decided it was only right to have him officiate their marriage. 

Vanessa and Cole wrote their own vows, which the bride revealed was ‘important’ to her for them to do.

“[Writing my own vows] was important to me. I would also say to everyone: Write your own vows and read them. It is the most beautiful thing ever in a relationship to be that open and vulnerable and raw in front of all of the people you love proclaiming your love. It’s just beautiful. I loved it”.

After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails followed by dinner. The Spring Breakers actress changed into a second Vera Wang dress for the wedding reception. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“I had found this one dress that had the corset bodice part of the dress I ultimately ended up wearing. It was this French lace with really pretty iridescent stones in it – it was super romantic, but the dress puffed out a lot, so I asked if we could change out the bottom into a chiffon and make it super sheer and flirty, and they actually put lace in built-in underwear and made a garter”.

Sharing more of an insight into how well her wedding day went, Vanessa admitted, “It was genuinely the most magical weekend of my life. I am so grateful that we got to have a private wedding, and it helped that I took everyone’s phones away”.

“It was amazing because at the dinner, I would look around and everyone was talking to each other – our family and friend groups coming together and creating real relationships that I know they’re going to invest real time into”.

“Seeing that and bringing everyone together and celebrating us, it was just so magical. Literally talking about it right now, I’m getting teary-eyed. I couldn’t have dreamt it to be any better. I knew it was going to be magical, but it exceeded my expectations”.

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Embrace the festive season with On Ice as it makes a triumphant return to Dundrum, Swords, and Marina Market Cork! Strap on your skates and prepare to be whisked away into a world of festive magic amidst twinkling lights and frost-kissed landscapes.

The ON ICE family of rinks invites everyone, from novices taking their tentative first glides to seasoned pros effortlessly manoeuvring through the ice, to revel in the icy elegance of the holiday spirit. Whether you're chasing the thrill of your first glide or aiming for triple axels, there's a slice of Christmas enchantment awaiting you on the glistening ice.

Dundrum, Swords, and Marina Market On Ice aren't just rinks; they're portals to a snow-dusted paradise where cherished memories are made. So, lace up your skates and infuse your ice-skating adventures with the sparkle of Christmas, creating unforgettable moments with loved ones, friends, or that special someone. And fear not, for those just finding their icy legs, penguin skate aids stand ready to assist along the way!

Presented by the Blue Martini Group, On Ice proudly stakes its claim as the most premium ice skating experience in both Ireland and the UK, boasting an impressive portfolio of six rinks, promising an unrivaled winter extravaganza.

Jason Williams and Annie Arshak, Owners of Blue Martini Group, shared, "Dundrum on Ice is not merely an ice skating rink; it's a complete winter immersion that unites people in celebrating the enchantment of the season. With six exceptional rinks spanning across Ireland and the UK, we take pride in offering the most premium and thrilling ice skating destinations in the region."

On Ice's six locations across Dundrum, Dublin; Swords, Dublin; Marina Market, Cork; Limerick and Waterford, promising a season filled with laughter, joy, and frosty festivities.

For more information and to book visit On Ice's website and you can follow them on Instagram @onice.ie.

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Main feature image: Ciara wears Midi length sequin dress in navy blue, €135, from Bow & Pearl, all festive decorations available from Carraig Donn

Swan Rathmines is a shopping centre with a warm welcome that has all you need for everyone’s Christmas shopping this year! Whether it’s picking up a sequin dress for a Christmas party or a sparkler for a proposal, Swan Rathmines has it all under one roof.

Located in the heart of Rathmines, Dublin, the Swan Rathmines is filled with family-owned boutiques to book shops, health shops, card shops as well as the 9 screen Omniplex cinema and plenty of food options such as McDonalds and Graham O’Sullivan when all the shopping makes you a bit peckish!

According to a recent survey on Christmas shopping trends conducted by Swan Rathmines, over 85% of people will make a conscious effort to shop local this Christmas. The Swan Rathmines proudly hosts a number of Irish owned shops including Bow and Pearl, Greenwich Village, Beautiful South, as well as children’s boutiques such as Cygnet and Bow Baby, Dubray books and Dunnes Stores.

Sequins are a must this Christmas with over 75% of people saying it’s an absolute yes for their festive wardrobe and Swan Rathmines has plenty of shops where sequins are front and centre this season.

Pictured Ciara wears Polo neck €46 from Carraig Donn, with Tommy Hilfiger Watch €159, Casio Retro Watch €60, Sapphire Ring €3795, Solitaire Lab Diamond €4,800, Solitaire Lab Halo €3,500 and Emerald Cut Lab Diamond €4,500, from David Cullen Jewellers.

Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend this Christmas, and there’s no better selection than in David Cullen Jewellers. In its survey Swan Rathmines found that over 53% of those surveyed said they would prefer to be in the shop when jewellery is bought for them!

Benjamin McElroy, from David Cullen Jewellers, a family-owned business since 2002 said: “Christmas is still a very popular time for couples to get engaged but today we see the couple coming into the shop to choose the ring together. And we’ve certainly seen more of an interest in coloured stones such as emeralds and yellow diamonds for engagement rings.”

And for everyone heading out to tick off their Christmas shopping list some of the answers to the survey question “What's the worst Christmas present you've ever received?” were comical and included in no particular order: Earrings for someone who didn’t have pierced ears, a half empty bottle of perfume, six plastic lemons and a set of window wipers for a car (given to someone who doesn’t drive).  Some other survey results included:

Will you be shopping in person or online when buying presents this Christmas?

  • 75.7% of people said they will do a mix of both
  • 14.4% of people said they will be buying in person this Christmas
  • 9.9% of people said they will be buying online in Christmas

Who do you find the hardest to buy for at Christmas?

  • 41.1% of people find their Dad the hardest to buy for at Christmas
  • 18.8% of people find their sibling the hardest to buy for at Christmas
  • 15.2% of people find their best friend the hardest to buy for at Christmas
  • 14.3% of people find kris kindle the hardest to buy for at Christmas
  • 10.7% of people find their Mum the hardest to buy for at Christmas

For more information visit the Swan Rathmines website www.swan.ie.

List of stores in Swan Rathmines:

Barking Mad Boutique, Beautiful South, Bookstation, Bow and Pearl, Bow Baby, Card Factory, Carraig Donn, Cygnet, David Cullen Jewellers, David’s Barber Shop, Dentist Rathmines, Dowling’s Butchers, Dubray Books, Dunnes Stores, Dunnes Stores Homeware, EBS, Expert Hardware, Graham O’Sullivan Restaurant, Greenwich Village, Hale Vaping, Holland & Barrett, Image Express, Leo Burdock’s, Life Pharmacy, L’Ombre Hair & Beauty, Mairead O’Leary Opticians, McDonald’s, Omniplex Rathmines, Rathmines Sport, Siam Thai, Starbucks, Tector Menswear, The Art of Coffee, The Hopsack, The One, Thunders Bakery, Tiger, Tolteca.

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With Christmas just around the corner, LloydsPharmacy is delighted to unveil its extensive range of Christmas gifts, perfect for spoiling yourself and your loved ones this festive season. With over 80 pharmacies nationwide, LloydsPharmacy is the ideal destination to find that perfect gift for every budget and preference. Unable to make it to a pharmacy? Worry not, for the Christmas collection is readily available to explore and purchase online through lloydspharmacy.ie and the LloydsPharmacy Ireland App, with free delivery on all orders exceeding €40.

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LloydsPharmacy understands the importance of adding a personal touch to your gifts. The Build-Your-Own Hamper service, where expert store colleagues will help you curate a selection of products tailored to your loved one's interests and preferences.

Whether you're looking for skincare, fragrances, or beauty essentials, LloydsPharmacy can assist you in creating a unique and thoughtful gift that will be truly cherished no matter what your budget may be.

LloydsPharmacy offers a wide variety of gifts for women, ensuring you'll find the perfect present to make her feel special this Christmas. Here are a few of our top recommendations:

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LloydsPharmacy also caters to the men in your life with a selection of thoughtful and practical gifts that will make him feel appreciated this Christmas. Here are some of our favourites:

  • Clarins Men Hydration Essentials (€68.50): This skincare set provides everything he needs to maintain a healthy, hydrated, and youthful appearance.
  • Calvin Klein Man 50ml (€24): A captivating woody spicy fragrance that embodies the essence of modern masculinity.
  • CK Obsession Night Men 125ml (€30): An alluring oriental and woody fragrance that exudes sophistication and mystery.
  • Nuxe Exclusively Him Set (€35): Pamper the man in your life with this essential skincare set featuring a moisturizing multi-purpose gel, multi-use shower gel, and 24-hour protection deodorant. All products are formulated and produced in France.
  • Spotlight Oral Care Mens Teeth Whitening Strips (€23.48): These whitening strips are specially designed to fit men's mouths and contain the active ingredient Hydrogen Peroxide to brighten their smiles without causing sensitivity or harming tooth health.

As the festive season approaches, LloydsPharmacy is here to ensure your wellness and wellbeing throughout the winter months. Whether you're seeking remedies for coughs, colds, and flu, or exploring the extensive range of gifts, LloydsPharmacy colleagues are committed to providing you with the support you need.

To make it even easier for you to shop for your winter essentials, LloydsPharmacy has extended store opening hours throughout December. This means you'll have ample time to stock up on over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and other health necessities.

For more information and to find your local pharmacy visit here.

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'Tis the season to sleigh your mobile game, and Tesco Mobile Ireland is decking the halls with joy and incredible deals on the latest smartphone technology. As Christmas fast approaches, Tesco Mobile is delighted to unwrap its latest festive offers and spread the gift of connectivity with a host of handset savings that will bring everyone together.

Tesco Mobile is all about making Christmas purchasing easy to allow customers to spend more time connecting with loved ones. So, whether planning a personal present or brainstorming for the tech-lover in your life, Tesco Mobile has customers covered with lots to love with less to spend!

What's more, Tesco Mobile Ireland has extended the price freeze across all Bill Pay plans until 31st December 2023. Committed to helping households across Ireland cut the cost of connectivity this Christmas, existing and new Tesco Mobile Ireland customers signing up to 24-month contracts before the end of the year will enjoy the same great-value prices, safe in the knowledge that their monthly charge will not change for the duration of their minimum term.

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Save over €300 with Tesco Mobile on top quality handsets this festive season with offers on well-loved brands from A to X!

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The Apple iPhone 14 has a vibrant super retina XDR display which brings any media, from pictures to streaming, to life. With an aerospace-grade aluminium ceramic shield, the iPhone 14 is beautifully durable and tougher than any smartphone glass with 1P86 rated water resistance.

Xiaomi 13T Now €99.99 on €35 Monthly Plan Save €150 – Free Xiaomi E10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner RRP €249 included

A Masterpiece in sight, the Xiaomi 13T uses Authentic Leica Imagery, a professional optical lens co-engineered with Leica, utilising anti-glare lens coating and lens edge ink coating technology to improve light transmission for clear photos anytime day, and night. The Xiaomi 13T is an affordable phone which boasts many of the features of the higher-end Xiaomi handsets.

Christmas Pay As You Go Offers at Tesco Mobile

Tesco Mobile’s Prepay Data Plus Plan provides customers with access to 100GB for just €15 per month. This Prepay Data Plus Plan, available online or across Tesco stores nationwide, also includes 1,000 any network minutes with Tesco Clubcard. In addition to 500 any network texts, this plan also offers unlimited Tesco Mobile calls and texts.

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With a 3-day battery life, the Nokia C32 is ready to go on that journey with you! And when the sun sets, its rear dual camera is on hand to capture stunning night and day shots. Through it all, its luxurious glass back and beautiful accent details are a treat for the eye and for the palm of your hand.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 processor is not only fast and powerful, but also runs on the energy efficient 6nm process to give you high performance while improving battery life. Stream to your hearts content this Christmas and enjoy your content in smooth and seamless 120Hz high refresh rate.

Check out all these great Tesco Mobile deals and more on www.tescomobile.ie.

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Rochelle Humes has landed in Australia!

The Saturdays singer is the last of the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here loved ones to arrive in Brisbane, as the remaining stars' family and friends already landed last week.

Seven celebrities are currently left in the I’m A Celeb camp, including Rochelle’s husband – JLS hitmaker Marvin Humes.

As the final of the hit ITV reality series approaches on Sunday, Rochelle has now shared an insight into the behind-the-scenes production of I’m A Celeb,

Taking to her Instagram stories last night, the 34-year-old spoke from the back of a taxi after her 24 hour flight.

“The plan is to get on the bus at 5am. I think we get driven into camp, which is about an hour away,” Rochelle explained.

“It’ll be the first time that I’m meeting everyone else’s friends and family, which I’m quite excited about. I think we watch the show, and then we are there for whoever is voted out. I think we’re finished at mid-morning at the camp, then come back. I’m planning to really chill,” The Hit List host teased further.

Later, Rochelle detailed in her hotel room that she was greeted by some of Marvin’s belongings.

“When I arrived in the room, they’d sort of given me all of Marvin’s luggage. It’s so weird, I walked in and I almost expected him to be sort of hiding in here,” she admitted. 

Rochelle continued: “The outfit that he wore when he jumped out of the plane, that little linen set, that’s in there. He must have just obviously had to do that, and then take his stuff off. They give him the jungle clothes, and then that’s it.”

Rochelle concluded her chat by noting how much she misses her husband, with whom she shares three children.

“I’ve weirdly missed seeing his stuff, like his little laptop bag is there and I feel a bit like, 'Aww, there he is,’” she confessed, adding: “It feels like he should be here but he’s not.”

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Olly Murs is going to be a dad!

The former X Factor star has announced that he and his wife Amelia are expecting their first child together.

The expectant parents took to social media earlier today to confirm the wonderful news, which comes almost five months after their wedding.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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On his Instagram page, Olly shared an adorable snap of himself holding their little one's sonogram, as he points excitedly at his wife's growing bump.

"Baby Murs due 2024," the 39-year-old dad-to-be teased in the caption of his post.

Many of the couple’s fellow famous faces have since taken to Olly’s comments section to congratulate them.

“Oh Olly!!! I’m so so happy for you both. Sending you all lots of love,” replied former Big Brother host Emma Willis.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“Absolutely wonderful news mate congratulations,” added The Body Coach fitness trainer Joe Wicks.

Olly and Amelia first met through Instagram in 2019. The pair hit it off during a two week holiday in Morocco, but it wasn’t until the following year that they decided to go public with their romance.

“After two or three days, me and Amelia looked at each other and said, ‘yeah, this is kind of it now, isn't it?’ We both told each other that we loved each other,” Olly previously revealed to New Magazine. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“When we came back from that trip, Amelia said, ‘I knew straight away that you were who I was going to spend the rest of my life with’, and I said the same,” the Dance With Me Tonight hitmaker added.

After getting engaged in June 2022, Olly and Amelia tied the knot in July of this year at a ceremony which they cheekily dubbed ‘MursFest’. The wedding, which was attended by other stars such as reality star Mark Wright and singer Craig David, included a festival-style reception with a lavish funfair.

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Taylor Swift has opened up for the first time about her new relationship!

The Anti Hero singer has been known to keep her romantic life away from the public eye. However, several months into her new relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce, Taylor has now decided to set the record straight on a few details!

In an interview with TIME as their Person of the Year, the 33-year-old chose to break her silence on the start of her romance.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell,” she teased. Taylor was referring to her beau’s New Heights podcast, specifically an episode in July during which he gave a shout-out to her, and admitted that he was “disappointed” he never got to meet her at her concert in Kansas City.

“We started hanging out right after that. So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other,” she continued. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Taylor and Travis’ relationship was first speculated in September, when she attended a home game played by Travis’ NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

“By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple. I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game? We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date,” Taylor joked.

Noting slyly that she has been “missing out” on American football her whole life, the Shake It Off hitmaker concluded by detailing how she and Travis support one another. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care. The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other,” she gushed.

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Daniel Lustig-Webb has shared a health update on his husband Stephen Lustig-Webb. 

Stephen was set to appear on the upcoming season of Dancing on Ice but suffered an ankle injury during training, meaning he had to pull out of the competition. 

When previously speaking about his injury, Stephen revealed he would have to be on crutches for a few months, but now his other-half has shared an update on his recovery. 

While speaking to The Sun, Daniel revealed, “Stephen's doing good, he's got his cast off now and he's actually got a boot on for the next six weeks and then he'll get back to it, he's really excited”.

“I've had to be his nurse maid, he loves it”, the former Gogglebox star admitted before sharing details of the extra household work he’s had to do while Stephen has been resting his ankle. 

“I've got to do dog walking, looking after him and then work in the salons”.

Reflecting on the injury, Daniel explained, “He broke his ankle in two places, he's gutted about Dancing on Ice, he was so excited”.

“He's got some other stuff happening next year that he's really excited about and hopefully we've got some stuff together and stuff separately – could possibly be more reality work”, the hairdresser teased. 

When Stephen first shared an insight into how he damaged his ankle, he told The Sun, “I’m really gutted, it’s really hard mentally cos I’m indoors all day now”.

“Training was going really well, I was improving every day and that’s the gutting thing – it isn’t like I was doing the headbanger, I was just doing this simple little move and I just slipped”.

He went on to say, “I’ve allowed myself to be a bit down in the dumps about it and I’ve had to stop watching everyone’s progress on social media but I have to look towards the future and hopefully a new job after Christmas”.

“I’m stuck on the sofa. I’ve tried going on my crutches but I’ve slipped up a few times. Daniel went and got me a wheelchair but it’s made me feel really old and knackered. I’ve gone from feeling 21 to now feeling 61!”, Stephen shared. 

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Nella Rose has broken her silence on her time in the I’m a Celebrity jungle. 

The YouTuber became the second famous face to be eliminated from I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here earlier this week. 

Now that she’s left the camp and is setting into life outside of the jungle, Nella has opened up about her time on the reality show and addressed the argument she had with First Dates star Fred Sirieix.

While speaking on This Morning to Emma Willis and Rylan Clark, Nella mentioned the infamous Bushtucker Trials. She explained, “The trials were so scary. When you see it on TV you’re thinking, ‘Yeah, I can do that’, but when you’re put in those situations, you’re thinking ‘This is some crazy stuff!”.

“Some of them I found really hard, and some of them I just had to face my fears and I’m happy that I did them”.

The social media star was then asked if she’s watched any of the footage back from her argument with Fred, to which she responded, “I haven’t been able to watch anything back yet, but I know everything that’s gone on, I know everything that’s happened and honestly, it was a big fat misunderstanding".

“We’ve gotten over it. Me and Fred are cool, everything is blessed, I don’t understand why everyone’s still crying about it but… I understand, it's TV, it's life!”.

Nella went on to say, “In the jungle, everything is intensified. Obviously, that subject is very triggering for me because it's kind of like a fresh wound”.

“But obviously, being inside the jungle, all events are intensified. It is what it is”.

Fred, who was voted off I’m a Celeb during last night’s episode, also spoke on This Morning about the disagreement with Nella. 

He admitted, “I was very surprised of the hate for Nella. It's totally wrong and unfair and it's not in my name. Nella is a lovely girl. Things happen, you move on and I don't know what all the fuss is about”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“For me, it’s just a misunderstanding you know, you’re in the jungle, it’s like a pressure cooker, and it’s just the way it is. All I will say is I was very surprised for the hate for Nella when I came out".

“I think it’s totally wrong, it’s unfair”, he continued before adding, “Nella is a lovely girl. Things happen and you move on. I don’t know what all the fuss is about to be honest with you”.

Nella and Fred came head-to-head when Sirieix made a remark that he ‘could be her dad’ because of their age difference, despite the YouTube star previously telling him that her dad has passed away in 2020.

Nella had a negative reaction to the comment and admitted that she didn’t want to talk to Fred or eat the food he cooked for the remainder of the show. 

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