A MUM has found herself trolled after her daughter announced her pregnancy aged 14.

Falen Vaughn, 38, is set to welcome two grandchildren in the coming months, with both of her daughters now expecting.

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But it was teenager Bella’s news that led to Falen – who lives in Van Buren, Arizona – facing some backlash on social media.

“We were not expecting her to be pregnant, especially at 14,” she sighed.

“And we’ve got a lot of hate and backlash about being supportive.”

Meanwhile, the negative remarks Bella received has even led to her deleting her TikTok account – a decision she remains confident in.

“We’ve had a lot of backlash about it,” she said.

“I have got a lot of hate on TikTok for it, but I deleted it because I don’t really care.”

It was during a trip with her boyfriend’s family that Bella began feeling persistently sick, initially attributing it to her period.

But when her period didn’t arrive, and the symptoms continued, she decided to take a pregnancy test.

When she told her boyfriend the news, she said he thought it was a prank at first.

But when he realised it wasn’t, Bella said he was immediately supportive, and has been ever since.

His family were also shocked by the pregnancy news, but have since come around.

“Because of the circumstances that I got pregnant with, there’s been a lot of crazy rumours,” Bella admitted.

“Some of his family wasn’t very happy and then my family wasn’t. 

“But now my boyfriend’s mum is super excited.

“He said he would be supportive, and he has been this entire time.”

Bella and Falen are both preparing for a baby shower coming up in the near future, and revealed she’s expecting a boy in March 2025.

To make matters more interesting for the family, Bella’s 19-year-old sister is also pregnant and expecting to give birth in May.

“So, on a better note, she will be having a baby shower in a couple of months,” Falen smiled.

“My 19-year-old daughter is due in May, they’re pretty close anyway so I’m hoping that the babies will be close too.”

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JUDD TRUMP reckons one tournament on the snooker calendar doesn’t get the love it deserves.

World number one Trump has rated the German Masters as one of the top three events of the season and wants more to be made of the tournament he has won three times.

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Trump, 35, reckons the crowd at the Berlin Tempodrom is up there with the Crucible and Alexandra Palace.

He told Metro: “Berlin is probably third place in terms of the crowd interaction and how good the crowds are, especially when you get to that final weekend and how passionate they are.

“The crowds in Berlin and the noise when you come into the final is very close to, or on a par with, the Masters.

“I think those two are out there on their own in terms of how good you feel when you play on the final weekend.”

However Trump, who won the German Masters in 2020, 2021 and 2024, reckons that more could be made of the tournament.

Claiming that the total prize pot of £550,000, of which £100,000 goes to the winner, doesn’t reflect the prominence that the event deserves in the calendar.

He added: “I’d like to have seen it grow somehow, I think the tournament deserves to be bigger than it is.

“I don’t think it should be on a par [in terms of prize money] with some of the other events like the Home Nations, although Northern Ireland is the exception.

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“I think Germany should be up there, just behind the UK [Championship], but it’s not really gone anywhere, it’s stagnated a little bit.

“There should be a few changes to make a bit bigger than it is because the crowd over there deserve it.

“It’s a little bit disappointing because I feel like they could even hold the Tour Championship or something over there.

“The crowd deserve something bigger. Its excellent to have a tournament there, but the fans deserve a bigger, more prestigious event.”

The German Masters gets underway today and runs until February 2, with Trump beginning his efforts in a clash against David Grace.

DANCING On Ice star Brendyn Hatfield shared a heartbreaking post as he crashed out of the show with Ferne McCann.

Pro skater Brendyn, 38, who announced he is leaving for good in October, uploaded a photo of the empty studio to his Instagram Stories, marking the end of his show journey.

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Dancing On Ice star Brendyn Hatfield shared a heartbreaking post as he crashed out of the show with Ferne McCann[/caption]

Brendyn and Towie star Ferne, 33, were sent home during Movie Week after receiving the lowest scores from the judges.

Overcome with emotion, Ferne broke down as the result was announced.

Fighting back tears, she said: “I’m so gutted, but it is what it is.”

“It’s been amazing. Thank you so so much. It’s just been brilliant. So fantastic.”

Her pro Brendyn said: “We’ve had just the best time skating together and learning and growing, and she had so much more in her.”

Ferne performed a Trolls-themed skate to September by Earth, Wind And Fire, which features in the animated movie.

Fans rushed to comment on the surprising result, with one person commenting:

“Ferne going is OUTRAGEOUS.”

A second commented: “The no skate off makes it so abrupt & just feels a bit disrespectful to the contestants. It’s basically you’re out come here and have an immediate interview & you’re surprised they’re upset?!”

While a third added: “What the actual f**k.. Ferne deserved to be in that final. This is why this show is s**t because all the good ones go home..”

And a four raged: “Another horrible result! They really need to bring back the skate off ASAP if it’s actually coming back at all. Ferne was average, but compared to Steve she looked like a professional ice skater!”

The exit came after comedian Josh Jones was forced him to withdraw from the competition due to a “twisted ankle”.

The 32-year-old did return to the show, but not the competition, telling presenters Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern: “So we were skating, and I went over on my ankle (during rehearsals)… and I kind of twisted my ankle.

“And I’ve got a cold sore as well, so I’ve got a lump on my leg and my ankle.”

The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Edgar went with a James Bond theme on Sunday’s show, scoring 31 points as he opened the competition, but was quickly surpassed.

Coronation Street star Sam Aston earned 32.5 points, and was told by Ashley Banjo after initially being “hesitant”, he did some “serious skating” to Robbie Williams and Olly Murs‘s rendition of I Wanna Be Like You, from Disney movie The Jungle Book.

Michaela Strachan performed as Maria from The Sound Of Music, with a Connie Fisher version of the song, and earned the joint highest score so far with Aston.

Coming last with the judges was Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave, with 20 points on the leaderboard.

Judge and former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse said Sir Steve “told the story really well”, but urged him to showcase “more skill” in future.

Footballer-turned-pundit Anton Ferdinand took on the comic book character Wolverine after the blockbuster Wolverine And Deadpool used Madonna‘s Like A Prayer last year in the movie, and earned 30 points.

On the same level, was The Traitors star Mollie Pearce, who did an enchanting routine to Disney‘s Beauty And The Beast song of the same name.

Fans felt she was undermarked for her performance and felt others had been favoured.

EastEnders star Charlie Brooks earned 27 points, with Oti saying the performance to Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers – which was used in the pottery scene from the 1990s romance movie Ghost – was the “most beautiful we’ve seen yet”.

But the judge added that her “nerves get the better of you”.

Last year, Dancing On Ice fans were left shocked after Brendyn revealed he was quitting the show.

In a statement on social media, he said: “Here we go! Excited to be back for my 6th and final season of Dancing On Ice.

“Let’s make this one the best one!”

Brendyn is in a relationship with S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens after the pair met when they were partnered for the 2022 series.

Last year, he competed with comedian Lou Sanders.

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Last year, Brendyn revealed he was quitting the show for good[/caption]

FANS were left in awe by Lamine Yamal as he nutmegged a Valencia defender with an audacious piece of skill.

The Barcelona winger helped his side to an incredible 7-1 win to maintain pressure on league leaders Real Madrid.

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Yamal, 17, produced an assist in the match along with the most eye-catching moment.

The winger attacked the box down the right flank but came up against two Valencia defenders.

So he stepped over the ball and dummied to cut back, only to flick the ball through the defender’s legs before bursting into the box.

As soon as he pulled off the skill his team-mate Fermín López put his hands to the back of his head in shock.

Fans found the reaction amusing with many left in awe at the nutmeg, which Barcelona’s social media team called “downright unfair”.

One reacted saying: “Fermin is Lamine biggest fan lol.”

Another added: “Fermind is all of us ”

A third wrote: “A lot of kids are going to fall in love with football because of Lamine Yamal.

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And another commented: “What a baller.”

Yamal has been in fine form for Barcelona this season with nine goals and 12 assists in all competitions, and found the net in Barca’s 5-2 Supercopa win over Real Madrid earlier this month.

WYNNE Evans broke his silence as he returned to the Strictly tour stage after making a crude comment to Janette Manrara.

The Welsh opera singer, 52, faced condemnation from Strictly fans and bosses for the shocking remark, which was made during a tour press day.

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Wynne Evans made a crude sexual remark to Janette Manrara[/caption]

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The opera singer, 52, apologised for the distasteful remark which came during a photocall for the show’s live tour[/caption]

While the cast members were gathered for photographs, a grinning Wynne made a derogatory sexual joke to Janette and actor Jamie Borthwick about having a “spit roast”.

He was giving a stern reprimand from bosses and is now on his final warning after a series of questionable moments.

Taking to the stage at Glasgow‘s Hydro last night – a day after withdrawing from the previous night’s show due to injury – the GoCompare advert star told the audience he had “not had the best day.”

Audience members weren’t impressed by the events that led up to the show, with Laura Anne Goldie, 44, from Glasgow, telling the Mail: “We’re disgusted he’s said something like that. It’s completely inappropriate.

“It’ll make me feel completely different watching him this evening. It’s very ungentlemanly, I would say, and totally inappropriate. Has he got a daughter? I don’t know.”

While Nicola Atkinson, 38, from Cambuslang, told the publication: “I would have taken him off stage for that. It’s their reputation. It’s not his reputation. It’s their reputation at stake.”

Wynne gave Janette, 41 – who was a former BBC One show professional until 2021 – a side eye before bursting into a fit of giggles.

His eyebrows were raised as he delivered the crude remark, which is said to have left the BBC anchor “hanging onto” his day-job.

The BBC Wales presenter was heard suggesting a threesome with mum-of-one Janette, using the derogatory term “spit roast.”

An image showed Wynne, wearing a blue top, glancing over his right shoulder at Janette, who can be seen standing next to him gazing at the floor.

He has since issued an apology, calling his language “inappropriate and unacceptable.”

BBC and Strictly Live producers said: “We have made it clear to Wynne we do not tolerate such behaviour on tour.”

Janette’s spokeswoman said she had been “unaware of this comment.”

Wynne brushed off the scandal by singing on stage – despite being unable to dance.

He shared images of his bruised ankle on Instagram and said: “Ankle’s getting a bit better, it was great to be able to sing in Glasgow tonight, even if I couldn’t dance, hopefully back tomorrow.

“But watch this space, I’ll let you know in the morning. See how the swelling goes down, and all that kind of stuff, thanks for all the lovely messages, amazing.”

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Dad-of-two Wynne is no stranger to a TV scandal.

Wynne previously came under fire in last year’s Strictly series when he was seen groping his dance partner Katya Jones, but they dismissed it as a joke.

He then told how he had been left “heartbroken” over the backlash, which came when he was seen with his hand around professional partner Katya‘s waist.

She was also seen refusing to high-five the singer – sparking rumours of a fall-out.

The duo were quick to issue a video apology and insisted it was all an innocent “inside joke.”

Despite fans demanding the pair clarify exactly what “the joke” was, the pair did not elaborate further.

He was then accused of making another distasteful remark towards a make-up artist on the long-running reality show.

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A US fast food chain that is ‘better than KFC’ will open more branches this year.

Wingstop, which currently has 57 sites across the UK, has revealed plans to open 20 more.

The a expansion plans come a month after Wingstop’s UK arm was taken over by a US private equity firm, for more than £400million.

US private equity firm Sixth Street struck a deal to buy a majority stake in Wingstop UK’s master franchisee, with plans to grow the business further.

Wingstop UK said that at least 10 new locations will open in the first half of the year.

These will include dine-in restaurants in Swansea, Newcastle, Lakeside shopping centre in Essex, Streatham in south London and Cardigan Fields in Leeds.

The brand will also open a kitchen in Brighton that will be used for takeaway deliveries.

Wingstop is known for selling everything from fried chicken to burgers and loaded fries.

It has been branded “better than KFC” by some punters thanks to its range of flavours.

In a TripAdvisor review, one customer said: “Wingstop is so much better than most ordinary KFC, because it’s more than a meal, it’s a flavour experience.”

While another said it was the “best chicken place by far.”

The business opened 18 new locations last year, including its largest site, at Westfield Stratford in east London.

Chris Sherriff, chief executive at Wingstop UK, said: “2024 has been a landmark year for Wingstop UK, marked by record site openings, a new flagship location and industry accolades.

“This year we are poised for even greater growth, with plans to expand into new regions and create hundreds of jobs.”

He added: “Thank you to the brilliant work of all our employees, who drive us to keep growing, while providing a personalised and authentic experience to wing lovers up and down the country.

“There is huge momentum and we can’t wait to bring our flavours to more areas across the UK.”

It comes as a flurry of US brands are plotting expansions in the UK market.

Chick-fil-A said it would open a number of sites across Britain this year.

The famous fried chicken brand revealed exclusively to The Sun in September that it would launch in Northern Ireland, Leeds, Liverpool, and London.

Its first location in Belfast will open inside an Applegreen service station in Lisburn, County Antrim, this Thursday.

The chain briefly touched down with a temporary pop-up in Reading back in 2019.

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Chick-fil-A and Wing Stop are not the only US brands looking to carve out a spot in the UK market.

Last week, Carl’s Jr said it would open its first site in the UK in April.

The site, which will cater for 50 customers at a time, is being launched by the Boparan Restaurant Group.

Posting on Reddit, one branded the fast food giant “better than most, including McDonald’s and Burger King“.

Another said: “The Western Bacon Cheeseburger is undefeated.”

Family entertainment and dining centre Chuck E Cheese is also reportedly planning to launch six branches across England and Scotland.

Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its first UK location late last year.

The brand, famed for its jumbo chicken slider, launched on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue back in November.

Tex-Mex brand Velvet Taco will also make its UK debut next spring.

Popeyes entered the UK market in 2021 and has proved to be a hit with ravenous customers ever since.

US burger chain Wendy’s, which already has 31 sites in the UK, will also cut the ribbon on eight new locations this year.

Dr Jana Denzel is an award-winning dentist who hopes to shake up his industry. 

The star physician will be appearing on the Apprentice, where he’ll compete against 17 other candidates for Lord Sugar’s investment.

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Jana holds a BSc in biology with psychology and regularly delivers lectures on dental psychology. 

He is provides general dentistry, as well as cosmetic dentistry which involves veneers and teeth whitening. 

His talent earned him a prestigious award in 2021: Best Young Dentist London.

Jana now works at Harley Street Dental Studio, while also working as the clinical director of Manchester Imaging Ltd. 

Manchester Imaging Ltd is an offshoot of Manchester Dental School. 

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Ahead of the show, Jana opened up about his business plan. 

He wants to “scale up into a national force in the dental industry”, by offering innovative products. 

Jana says that he has recently launched his own oral healthcare product line.

However, he has said that “having fun” is one of the most important things for him to do on The Apprentice. 

He said: “More importantly, I want to ensure that I have fun throughout the process, learn from my peers, and walk away with not just a potential investment, but genuine friendships that will last far beyond the show.”

The Apprentice kicks off

The nineteenth series of The Apprentice lands on BBC One on January 30, 2025. 

Lord Sugar will be returning to judge the candidates, alongside his trusted advisors Karren Brady and Tim Campbell. 

He will be competing against some of the UK’s top business people, including Emma Street and Amber-Rose Badrudin.

If fans miss the live airing of the show at 9pm, they can catch up on the BBC’s streaming service iPlayer.

SILKY Riyad Mahrez is still able to send social media into meltdown despite now playing in Saudi Arabia.

Mahrez, 33, showed he still oozes class as he scored a magnificent goal to put the cherry on top of a 5-0 win for Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.

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The former Leicester and Manchester City trickster starred as his team thrashed Al-Riyadh by scoring five goals from five shots on target.

Ex-Brentford ace Ivan Toney opened the scoring in the fourth minute assisted by Mahrez.

The lead would then not be added to until the 60th minute when Ziyad Aljohani netted.

Former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino then got himself in on the act in the 63rd minute before Toney scored his second from the penalty spot nine minutes later.

But Mahrez’s goal in the 88th minute was arguably the pick of the bunch.

After claiming a cross from a corner, ex-Chelsea star Edouard Mendy fired the ball up-field where he had spotted Mahrez making a run.

As the ball came down to land, Mahrez managed to capture its flight perfectly before producing a deft first touch which left a defender scrambling to recover.

In clinical fashion, Mahrez then whipped a shot into the top right corner of the goal.

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Fans online were sent hysterical by the strike, with one fan saying: “Riyad Mahrez today…. wow.”

A second said: “Riyad Mahrez has the greatest first touch in the history of the game.”

A third added: “Pure filth.”

Another said: “That first touch is from another universe.”

Al-Ahli have struggled this season and find themselves down in fifth place, 11 points behind league leaders Ah-Hilal and Al-Ittihad.

Mahrez himself, who joined the club in July 2023 for £30.4m, has scored eight goals and assisted ten in all competitions this season.

He won the Premier League five times during his time in England, once with Leicester and four times with Man City.

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A DEVASTATED family said they will ‘never get over’ the sudden death of their seven-year-old after she went into septic shock.

John Boyd, 67, said his granddaughter Ruby Walker was a “fighter” and a “joyful” child and is urging others to check for the symptoms.

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Ruby’s (second left) family has raised thousands for the UK Sepsis Trust since she died[/caption]

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The youngster died of septic shock on August 31, 2019[/caption]

After Ruby underwent a double-lung transplant, she contracted an infection and tragically died from septic shock.

Her grandfather, who served in the Royal Marines for 24 years, has since strived to spread awareness of infection and how to be aware of symptoms.

He said: “Sepsis is more common than people think, but so many don’t know the symptoms.

“It can take hold in hours, it took my granddaughter from us, and I want to help make people aware of it.

John has managed to raise £19,000 for the UK Sepsis Trust in Ruby’s memory.

On January 22 he handed over the check to the CEO of the charity, Sarah Hamilton-Fairley.

He said: “This charity is so important.

“Ruby had been through so much in her short life, and to lose her like that is something we’ll never get over.”

Seven-year-old Ruby, who was born with cystic fibrosis, has had to endure constant visits to the hospital and required oxygen from just six months old.

The youngster however was described “determined” and “joyful” by her family despite her condition.

“Ruby had a terrible start to life but she never gave up,” John added.

“By the time she was seven, her lungs were so damaged she was placed on the transplant list.

“She was running out of time, but Ruby being Ruby, she kept fighting.”

In March 2019, after her lungs collapsed the year before, Ruby received a lung transplant from a girl who had died from meningitis.

She fully recovered and could attend school without an oxygen tank and was described as “full of life and hope.”

However, during the following summer she was rushed back to hospital with sepsis.

Some of the symptoms include body swelling, fast heart rate, fever, confusion and hyperventilation.

John urges anyone who spots these symptoms to get to the hospital as Ruby went into septic shock “so quickly” they couldn’t save her.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition which is caused by the body’s severe response to infection which can progress extremely quickly.

Ruby tragically died on August 31 2019 and her family have strived to raise money for the UK Sepsis Trust since she passed.

A large crowd flocked to the Mt Barker Turf Club on January 19 for its first race meeting of the season where local star Final Siren claimed victory in the 2025 TABtouch Mungrup Sprint.