Paige Turley has revealed the reason why she would never go back into the villa!

The former Love Island star won the show’s first-ever winter series in 2020, alongside her now-ex Finn Tapp.

In recent years, the hit ITV reality show has taken the opportunity to bring former contestants back into the game – 2018 star Adam Collard reappeared during last year’s season, while series two’s Kady McDermott is currently enjoying her second stint in the villa.

However, despite it being a reoccurring twist, Paige has now admitted that she would never go on Love Island again. In an interview with new!, the 25-year-old explained her reason why.

“I wouldn’t do it again… purely because of the challenges, especially the food ones,” she laughed.

“They’ve left me scarred for a long time,” Paige teased. “But it was also the best experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity. Even things like not having your phone was so liberating.”

Paige’s revelation comes as she recently confirmed her split from Finn, after weeks of speculation. The pair had been dating for over three years and had been living together, but earlier this month, Paige shared that the romance had come to an end.

“The break up has obviously been tough,” the singer confessed in her interview. “I’ve only ever been in this world of fame with him so it’s been difficult in both personal and professional ways. It feels a bit like I’ve lost the left side of me.”

However, Paige went on to explain that there is no bad blood between the exes. “We’re still really good friends and keep in touch to support each other,” she detailed.

“We just drifted apart – we faced a lot of stuff between multiple lockdowns… just the kind of struggles that this world [of fame] brings. We drifted but we still call each other,” she added.

We’re almost done with the working week – just one more day to go, and then we’ve got the entire weekend to relax!

Even though our week isn’t over just yet, we’re already looking forward to kicking back and having some chill time this Saturday and Sunday.

However, if you want to get the cosy weekend vibes started a little bit earlier, then why not do it tonight?

Personally, we couldn’t think of anything better than snuggling up on the sofa with a gripping film and a ginormous bowl of popcorn. Thankfully, this evening, BBC Three has got us sorted!

Tonight, the broadcaster will be airing the first film in the dystopian series, The Maze Runner.

Based on the book by James Dashner, the 2014 film stars Teen Wolf actor Dylan O’Brien as Thomas, a teen who loses his memory and finds himself stranded in a sprawling maze called the Glade. 

Trapped with other teenage boys in the Glade, Thomas begins to realise that something isn’t right when an unexpected arrival, in the form of a teenage girl, brings an ominous message from the outside world.

Together, Thomas and his friends try to escape from the Glade and its never ending maze – but will they be able to survive the deadly journey? And how did they get into the Glade in the first place?

With a supporting cast including the likes of Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Kaya Scodelario, this thrilling flick is not to be missed!

You can catch The Maze Runner on BBC Three tonight, Thursday 29, at 8pm.

Too Hot To Handle fans, listen up – we have some news!

Netflix has just revealed a first look at the cast for the fifth season of the hit dating show.

Taking to social media earlier today, the producers behind Too Hot To Handle shared the official poster for season five, showcasing the 10 brand new contestants.

The first look poster also reiterates that the season will launch in just a few weeks time, which is exactly what we want to hear!

“Meet the singles of Too Hot To Handle: Season 5. Coming in hot 14 July, only on Netflix,” the streaming giant penned in their caption.

Netflix has yet to release a trailer for the fifth season, but a few weeks ago, they published a brief teaser to remind us of the drama so far.

For anyone that is unfamiliar with the premise of the show, Too Hot To Handle is unique as the single contestants are not allowed to get physically intimate with one another until robot Lana says so. If they do, Lana immediately deducts a chunk from the $200,000 cash prize, which every contestant wants to win. 

By doing this, the show wants its contestants to focus on an emotional connection, rather than a physical connection. Naturally though, as it’s a dating show with lots of lusty singletons in a tropical location, they tend to find it difficult to keep someone they find attractive at arm’s length. Let the chaos commence!

The fifth season of Too Hot To Handle premieres on Netflix in two weeks’ time on Friday, July 14. We can’t wait to see what happens!

It’s almost the end of Pride month, and it's been a time to celebrate the achievements, history and journey of the LGBT+ community. It's been a time to see how far the community has come and look to the future, to see what it holds.

It’s been a time to highlight overlooked identities and figures and stories from LGBT+ people, and what better way to show your pride and explore new voices than through the medium of TV? The last few years have brought us some incredible shows form creators, writers, directors and actors in the LGBT+ community, so we’re highlighting some of our favourites below to show a diverse range of LGBT+ voices and storylines to celebrate the community!

Positive

This Sky original documentary takes a poignant look into Britain's 40-year struggle with HIV and AIDS, told through the stories of some of the earliest HIV patients, healthcare workers and activists. Across the three-episode run, the series takes us from the first recorded UK case in 1981 right through to the present day where prevention methods such as PrEP, and treatment methods leading to an undetectable status, are widely available and accessible to all, helping to create a world with less stigma and fewer new HIV cases.

Feel Good

Comedian Mae embarks on an intense relationship with George, a woman who’s only dated men. But they both hold back important parts of themselves. Starring the hilarious Mae Martin and Lisa Kudrow, this piece swings between incredulously funny and poignantly thoughtful, as Mae navigates a relationship that’s causing her to question everything.

Looking

Three gay friends navigate life and love against the backdrop of San Francisco's progressive, unpredictable, almost-anything-goes culture in the trio share the nuances and complexities of contemporary gay relationships as they explore a variety of options, both in love and in life. This frank comedy drama stars Russell Tovey and Jonathan Groff.

Pose

In 1987, a diagnosis spurs ball fixture Blanca to start her own house in the Bronx where she soon takes in homeless dancer Damon and sex worker Angel. Starring the inimitable Billy Porter, this exploration of the New York City's African-American and Latino LGBTQ drag ball scene in the 1980s is a hard-hitting and absorbing watch.

The L Word Generation Q

The groundbreaking drama series, The L Word, revolutionized a generation and the highly anticipated sequel The L Word: Generation Q is now available. Returning cast members Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey will resume their original roles alongside a new group of diverse, self-possessed LGBTQIA+ characters experiencing love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks and success in LA.

Everything Sucks

As a new year begins at Boring High School, freshman Luke impresses his friends by inviting sophomore Kate – the principal’s daughter – to his house. As the drama club and AV geeks rivalry escalates, Kate begins to realise that her feelings for her co-star aren’t going away anytime soon in this 90s dramedy.

Rialto

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor stars as Colm, a man in his mid-40s who has a comfortable life: a managerial job in Dublin's docks, two teenage children, and a kind, loyal wife in Claire. After the death of his father, a destructive figure, Colm's emotional life cracks open, and his downward spiral continues when he is made redundant. Drinking heavily and unable to confide in Claire, Colm finds himself drawn to Jay, a 19-year-old. Their sexual encounters and tentative friendship become Colm's only solace – but this recklessness puts his family-life at risk.

Hollywood

While waiting for his big break, aspiring movie star Jack Castello accepts a job at a local service station that pumps more than just gas…This mini series explores the seedy underbelly to Hollywood glamour and how doing whatever it takes to make it can bring you to unexpected places and desires.

Milk

In 1972, Harvey Milk (Oscar-winning Sean Penn) and his lover Scott Smith leave New York for San Francisco, with Milk determined to accomplish something meaningful in his life. Settling in the Castro District, he opens a camera shop and helps transform the area into a mecca for gays and lesbians. In 1977 he becomes the nation's first openly gay man elected to a notable public office when he wins a seat on the Board of Supervisors.

I Am Not Okay with This

When her best friend (and secret crush) hooks up with a crude jock, Syd seethes with anger…and her feelings boil over in startling ways. Exploring her sexuality and her newfound powers, high school just got a whole lot more complicated for this compelling and complex teenage girl.