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LOVE Island stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tasha Ghouri have started the Mother’s Day celebrations early by spending quality time with their mums.

The reality-stars-turned-influencers have both been vocal in the past about how close they are to their mums.

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Taking to Instagram, Tasha, 26, shared a series of snaps from her and her mum Nicky’s glam day out, courtesy of L’Oréal Paris.

She wrote: “Cutest day with @lorealparis for Mother’s Day!! Thank you for having us.”

The look-a-like mother and daughter contrasted perfectly in black and white dresses, with both wearing their dark blonde tresses down.

To mark the special occasion, Tasha and Nicky were treated to a journey on the famous British Pullman, which travels from London Victoria to Canterbury.

The stunning locomotive is a restored 1920s train that has sheltered royalty and even been a star of the silver screen.

Judging by Tasha’s snaps, the two women enjoyed a luxurious meal with plenty of fizz and even a beautiful bouquet.

The Strictly star’s followers were thrilled to see her looking so happy, particularly after her recent split from Love Island boyfriend, Andrew Le Page.

In January, it was revealed Tasha and Andrew, 29, had called time on their relationship.

Following their break up, a source claimed Andrew had been left blindsided when Tasha was spotted on celebrity dating app, Raya.

They said: “To Andrew, it was all very fresh and raw – so to see that Tasha was on Raya and had updated her profile with pictures from when they were still dating last month was incredibly painful.”

However, it appears Nicky herself hinted at why the back just weeks after their split was revealed.

One post liked by Nicky read: “Sometimes relationships just don’t work out. We’re not in their lives so we don’t know the reasons.

“Sometimes people can just outgrow each other or not be as driven or want different out of life and much more.”

The post continued: “They can try to keep it together but then it can be much worse.”

While Tasha is adjusting to single life with the support of her mum, her fellow ex-Love Islander Molly-Mae Hague is leaning on her mum as she tries to navigate rebuilding her relationship with former fiancé Tommy Fury.

The couple, who share daughter Bambi, two, split last summer due to Tommy’s “problem with drinking”.

But for months now, the pair have been embroiled in rumours that they could be rekindling their romance.

After sharing a New Year’s Eve kiss, the pair then headed off on a loved-up trip for Valentine’s Day last month.

Now, the two have sparked rumours of a reunion when they headed on a romantic getaway to Dubai earlier this month.

Molly-Mae was spotted this weekend with her mum Debbie Gordon, 57, while running errands.

Both women were dressed casually for the outing but took time out to grab a coffee and a slice of cake.

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BOXING champion and Strictly star Nicola Adams has split from her girlfriend Ella Baig.

Nicola, 42, the first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, and the OnlyFans model, 27, called it quits after seven years of dating.

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Nicola won Olympic gold at Rio 2016[/caption]

The couple have a two-year-old son Taylor Nate, born via IVF using one of Nicola’s eggs.

A spokesman for Nicola said: “Nicola and Ella have shared an incredible journey together, full of love, growth, and resilience.

“After much thoughtful reflection and important therapy work, they have made the difficult decision to separate.

“Their priority remains their son, Taylor, and they are committed to co-parenting with love and respect.”

Leeds-born Nicola followed her London 2012 triumph by winning Olympic gold again at Rio 2016 and was a flyweight world title holder as a professional in 2019.

She also made TV history in 2020 when she and Strictly pro Katya Jones became the first same-sex pair on the BBC show.

A source close to Nicola and Ella said: “They really tried to make it work, especially for the sake of their son, and even went to couples’ therapy, but came to the conclusion that they were better off separating.

“They still have a lot of love for each other, and great memories, but are focused on being brilliant co-parents.”

The couple, who started dating in 2018 after meeting on a night out, began IVF in 2020, with the egg fertilised via a sperm donor who resembled Ella.

Ella carried the baby and gave birth a month early via caesarean section. He weighed just 3lb 14ozs.

Ella told Hello! magazine in 2022 that the boy had Nicola’s boxing spirit, saying: “He was a fighter in my stomach and he’s definitely come out like that.”

Nicola has spoken out about a lack of parenting books for same-sex families.

She told Vogue magazine: “The information is out there but we really had to dig for it.”

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Nicola made TV history in 2020 when she and dancer Katya Jones became the first same-sex pair on Strictly[/caption]

A LOOSE horse has caused chaos after charging around a packed enclosure at Stratford Races.

Punters were left running for cover during the bizarre incident on Saturday afternoon.

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Punters were left scattered after a loose horse charged through the betting ring at Stratford Races[/caption]

Break Point, trained by Derek Shaw, was sent off a 100-1 outsider in the opening race of the day.

But he unseated jockey Philip Armson at the first flight – before taking an unexpected detour into the packed stands.

The escaped horse found a gap to squeeze through and entered the public enclosure beside the betting ring.

Footage taken by racegoers showed Break Point trotting past stunned punters who dashed out of the way.

A quick-thinking member of staff managed to usher the horse between the paddock and the pre-parade ring.

No injuries to either racegoers or the five-year-old horse were reported, according to the Racing Post.

The Stratford stewards report read: “An enquiry was held to consider the circumstances surrounding a loose running Break Point, trained by Derek Shaw, which had unseated Philip Armson, and had entered a public enclosure during the race.

“The clerk of the course was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident.

“After hearing the evidence, a report was forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration.”

Footage of the incident quickly went viral on X, with racing fans praising the officials.

One wrote: “Well done to that member of staff!”

Another said: “I’ve never witnessed that in all the years I’ve been going!”

While a third added: “Glad everyone appears to be ok.”

It’s not the first time a loose horse has caused carnage in the last year.

100-1 outsider Rufio escaped from Musselburgh Races in Scotland last December, charging down a main road after escaping the track.

Clerk of the course Rory Innes said: “It was an unfortunate incident.

“The jockey was unseated and the horse did a full circuit and escaped through the exterior permanent railing.

“The ground staff and everybody went off after the horse and he was caught by a member of the public. He stopped at some traffic lights.

“We sent the horse ambulance to bring him back, got him checked over and he was absolutely fine, as was the jockey.”

While shocked travellers in Australia were stunned to see a 500kg thoroughbred making its way through a TRAIN STATION.

The horse had run out from a nearby property, headed off down the road and ended up on the nearby platform.

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney shared perhaps the strangest piece of information about him.

Rooney, 39, has been in the public eye since 2002 when he burst onto the scene with Everton at the age of 17.

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Much about the legendary striker and his life have been shared across the media the last two decades, but no one was prepared for the latest revelation.

Manchester United‘s record goalscorer joined the BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between Brighton and Nottingham Forest at the Amex Stadium.

The England legend linked up with Glenn Murray, Theo Walcott and famous host Gary Lineker.

And it was during half-time when Lineker revealed Rooney is “scared of fish”

The departing Match of the Day presenter said: “We still got a little time to talk, [and] what we did learn during that first half was that Wayne Rooney’s scared of fish.”

The entire panel – including Rooney – immediately burst out laughing.

Rooney tried to explain: “I just don’t like them…”

And the ex-Everton star tried to set the record straight as he added: “It’s the big fish [Rooney is scared of].”

That was when Lineker made the obvious observation as the match coverage took place in Brighton: “We’re only three or four miles from the coast here.”

This piece of information is especially surprising considering Rooney has two fishing lakes in the swanky mansion he shares with his family.

The ex-Derby, DC United, Birmingham and Plymouth manager also made headlines before the game when he slammed Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo‘s choice to leave key players out against Brighton.

BRITAIN’S Got Talent viewers were left confused during the opening minutes of Saturday (29th March) night’s show.

As Cornel Hrisca-Munn, a drummer with no arms, arrived on the stage and spoke to the audience, those at home were left bewildered when he mentioned they were in Blackpool.

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While the BGT judges and audience were thoroughly wowed by Cornel’s performance, people watching from the sofa couldn’t help but help but point out an issue.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one user wrote: “Are all the auditions just in Blackpool this year? #BGT”.

Another person penned: “Back to Blackpool for this week’s auditions? #BGT.”

While someone else asked: “I swear they used to go all round the country why does it only seem to be in Blackpool?”

However, if viewers had only read The Sun’s article back in November they’d already know the answer to their queries.

Last year, Bizarre Editor Ellie Henman revealed that bosses had pulled a massive U-turn on their plans to host the auditions at the London Palladium — and have moved them all up to Blackpool.

The source explained that the change was made because the atmosphere in the seaside town was so electric.

They said: “BGT is a show that hangs on the audience and how they react — and basically the crowd in Blackpool are absolutely brilliant.

“The Palladium is such an iconic venue but if you compare the shows in Blackpool to the ones they have filmed in London, the audience is way more up for it there.

“The auditions resume in the new year and they’ll all be filmed up in Blackpool.

“Boss Simon Cowell has given the green light to the move and just wants the show to be the best it can be.

“Fellow judge Amanda Holden might not be too impressed though, given she works in London five days a week and the trek to Blackpool is long.

“Fans will be emailed about the changes soon and BGT bosses think it is for the best.”

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BRITAIN’S Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has revealed his son Eric’s secret musical talent.

The television personality, 65, welcomed 10-year-old Eric with fiancee Lauren Silverman in 2014.

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Viewers watched as Cornel Hrisca-Munn delivered an inspiring performance on the ITV show.

The 33-year-old Accessibility Manager – who was born with no arms – played a drum solo to Robbie Williams‘ Let Me Entertain You.

Speaking to the hopeful afterwards, Simon opened up about Eric’s interest in music.

He shared: “My son has just taken up drums and he is going to watch this over and over again.

“That was inspiring.”

Cornel received four “yes” votes from the judges, thereby advancing to the next round.

Elsewhere, Simon previously revealed the real reason behind why he’s a “soft touch” after changing his Britain’s Got Talent persona.

He admitted how Eric had changed how he acted towards talent on stage.

It led him to ditch the “nasty” comments he had become known for on Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor.

Simon told The Sun: “Ever since I’ve had a son you start seeing these kids and every time I think ‘god that could be Eric’ – if they’re like, eight, nine, ten, whatever.

“So by that point definitely, that has really had an effect.

“Apart from that, when I watched some of those clips just then it really did remind me that it’s those moments where you get surprised, and that’s what I love about the show.

“That moment where you can just feel everyone is involved and they like it, and it’s going to change that person’s life.

“You don’t know what’s going to happen, other than it’s just going to be good.”

His co-judge Amanda Holden said: “He did go soft for a bit but I feel like he’s coming back now.

“He’s up for it, he would never have let anyone throw things at him – you’ve changed so much, and I do think that’s because you’ve got Eric who throws things at you and jumps on you and all those things.”

Britain’s Got Talent continues on ITV1 and ITVX.

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THEY have been plagued by rumours that their relationship is fake, but Ekin-Su Culculoglu insists she and Curtis Pritchard are no showmance.

In fact, the couple — who fell for each other on Love Island: All Stars in January — are so wrapped up in each other she is about to meet the parents.

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And in an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, Ekin-Su, 30, hits back at the haters.

She tells how the pair have discussed moving in together and even started dreaming of the day they will get married.

Looking happy and relaxed, she laughs off allegations that they are in it for the publicity.

And she says she has truly found happiness after splitting from Davide Sanclimenti, with whom she won Love Island in 2022.

She tells me: “I’ve got respect for anyone’s opinions.

“I think everyone is entitled to think something and I can understand why they think that, because on the show we are theatrical people and when we come together, it is like a performance.

“But it’s not a showmance, it’s real. It just feels right. It feels healthy and I am myself.

“I am not on edge, I feel happy and I can be who I am with him, without walking on eggshells.”

Curtis, 29, first appeared on Love Island in series five of the ITV2 show in 2019.

When he returned for the All Stars version in South Africa earlier this year, he and Ekin-Su had immediate chemistry.

Now two months on, a glowing Ekin-Su says that away from the cameras, their love has only grown stronger.

So much so that professional dancer Curtis, from Stoke, is planning to introduce her to his parents.

She says: “The next thing we’re doing is meeting his mum and dad, because we have been non-stop.

“I really want to meet his mum Debbie, she sounds amazing.”

A clearly excited Ekin-Su, who was born in London to Turkish parents, adds: “We just got back from New York a day ago and he’s got his boxing match coming up, so he’s very focused on that.

“I’m booked and busy again, so we’re trying to balance everything out.”

When asked if marriage might be on the cards, she giggles and reveals: “As long as I’m not proposing, I think yes.”

If they do tie the knot, their reception would undoubtedly feature some amazing dance moves from Curtis, who appeared on Irish TV series Dancing With The Stars in two series from 2018.

Curtis has decided to swap the dancefloor for the ring and follow in the footsteps of his friend Tommy Fury as he prepares for a Misfits Boxing event in Derby on April 12.

Ekin-Su can hold her own, too, after she showed off some X-rated moves during her stint on Love Island in January.

‘I’M A VERY SEXUAL WOMAN’

Talking about her parents watching those scenes, she says: “They just laughed it off.

“It’s a TV show and I’m an adult having a bit of fun.

“I think just because I am myself on TV, I didn’t think anything of it.
“I’m probably ten times worse privately. I’m a very sexual woman.”

But for now, Ekin-Su and Curtis are happy to take things slowly and have discussed not rushing into living together.

“I mean, never say never,” says Ekin-Su, who lives in Essex, while Curtis lives in London.

Speaking before she presented an award at the Smiley Charity Film Awards in London, she adds: “I think it’s a bit too soon to move in and I’ve definitely learned from my previous relationship being in the public eye not to rush that sort of thing.

“I see him pretty much every day, and it’s nice to have your own space.

“It’s a mature relationship, and it’s healthy and feels right.

“He’s actually coming tonight, but he’s running a little late, because he was at boxing training.”

She adds: “I’m actually looking for a house in London so I can kind of be closer to him. It’s time to move away from Essex.”

Before falling for each other, the pair had each endured their fair share of heart-ache.

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In January 2024, Ekin-Su split up with Davide, 30, after 18 months together.

And in 2020, Curtis broke up from his Love Island co-star Maura Higgins, 34, following some cheating allegations against him.

He has denied the claims.

But far from being jealous of Curtis’s ex, Ekin-Su tells how she and Maura are friends and even live in the same building.

“We shared the same guy, under the same roof almost,” Ekin-Su says with a laugh.

“It’s not awkward.

“Actually, Maura is lovely and she is chilled about the situation. I’m chilled and we have all moved on.

“Maura is a friend of mine and Curtis says such lovely things about her and vice versa. We are all mature.”

While Ekin-Su is clearly loving life right now, her ex Davide’s life spiralled earlier this year when it was revealed his new girlfriend, Iris Au, is facing up to three years in prison over a £2million tax row.

She pleaded guilty to a tax charge after failing to report illicit money she obtained via an ex-boyfriend’s criminal cryptocurrency activities.

Davide has vowed to stand by her.

‘NO BAD BLOOD’

And Ekin-Su wishes neither of them any ill will.

“I hope they’re OK,” she says. “I have no words to say.

“I hope she’s fine and I hope he’s fine and I hope they sort those issues out together.

“No one wants to be in prison, do they? It is what it is, and I hope they’re happy.”

Despite falling for each other on the reality dating show, Ekin-Su’s romance with Curtis got off to a bumpy start on TV.

Viewers watched as Ekin-Su broke down in Ronnie Vint’s arms, when Curtis was filmed flirting with model Danielle Sellers.

There were also fireworks when Ekin-Su gave co-star Elma Pazar’s man Sammy Root a kiss on the lips while performing a sexy dance for the fellas at the fire pit during the Heart Rate challenge.

Talking about the bad blood between her and Elma, Ekin-Su says: “I’m against bullying online and I think she had a lot of hate, which I don’t like.

“I know how that feels and I just hope she’s OK.

“We squashed it in the villa and we’ve moved on. She’s found love and I’ve found love. I wish her the best.

“If I see her, I’ll say hi.

“I haven’t seen any of them since coming out of the villa really, so for me, we’re all busy. There is no bad blood.”

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After winning the show in 2022, Ekin-Su went on to compete in Dancing On Ice and The Wheel the following year, and she appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2024.

After being evicted from the CBB house, Ekin-Su was once again accused of being fake and left the house to jeers and boos.

She was so upset by the reaction that she failed to attend the finale.

Reflecting on the experience now, Ekin-Su says: “I was vulnerable.

“It’s a great show and I wish all the new contestants good luck and to just have fun.

“The only advice I would give to them is don’t go in there heartbroken.

“Go there strong and when you love yourself.

“You can definitely be the best version of yourself and shine — that goes for any TV show.”

It is clear today she has put that difficult period behind her and is focused on Curtis and their future together.

And after appearing alongside The Real Housewives Of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks in The Traitors US last year, rumours have circulated she might be one of the Real Housewives Of London when it debuts on Hayu later this year.

But she claims the show clashes with other projects, saying: “I wouldn’t say no, but there are other things lined up for me in the States in March and May.

“But I think I’d bring the drama for sure!”

Whatever Ekin-Su ends up doing, another thing that she seems sure of is she’ll have boyfriend Curtis in her corner.

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Another added: “I’ve gathered a lot of points with this because I was gonna spend the 10£ on an item anyways.”

And a third commented: “it’s honestly a game changer.”

A MANCHESTER UNITED fan group is planning a mass sit-in protest at next weekend’s derby.

The action from The 1958 comes amid growing unrest among the Red Devils’ supporters over the club’s ownership.

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Thousands of United supporters protested ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Old Trafford earlier this month.

And members of the 1958 joined forces with FC United fans at the club’s Broadhurst Park on Saturday.

The Glazer family takeover was the catalyst for the foundation of FC United in 2005, with disgruntled fans leaving Old Trafford behind to form a new club.

The 1958 joined FCUM in their stand against the ownership and current situation around United as part of the first ‘United United Day’ in six years.

Fans linked up in the stands at a Northern Premier League match against Stockton Town.

Another protest will now follow on derby day against reigning Premier League champions City.

Steve Crompton, a spokesman for The 1958, said: “I think probably one of the most impactful [protests] we’ve done was the sit-in.

“We will be running another one of those against City next weekend.”

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The last Old Trafford sit-in was in August 2023, when thousands of fans stayed behind in the stadium following a comeback win against Nottingham Forest.

Next week’s derby is United’s first home match since season ticket price increases were announced by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Some fans have been outraged by large hikes to senior prices, which come after Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting across the club.

Chris Haymes, another member of the group, explained: “We’re going to get people to sit in their seats.

“The Manchester United Supporters Trust did a flash survey and believe there’s going to be about 7,000 concessions, OAP people, who are not going to renew their season tickets.

“So, they’re trying to price them out of their seats, so we’re going to tell you to sit in your seat, stay in your seat.

“That’s your seat that you paid for. You probably have done for last 50 or 60 years. After that game, we’re going to stay in that seat.”

Ratcliffe, 72, broke his silence on the protests in a tell-all interview earlier this month.

The Ineos chief hinted he would step away from the club if he was unable to attend games like the Glazers.

Ratcliffe told The Times: “[Fan protests] can be unpleasant. And I’ve probably failed on the having fun front. I mean, I can put up with it for a while.

“I don’t mind being unpopular because I get that nobody likes seeing Manchester United down where they are, and nobody likes the decisions we’re having to make at the moment.

“Eventually, if it reached the extent that the Glazer family have been abused, then I’d have to say, look, enough’s enough guys, let somebody else do this.

“They can’t really come to a match, the Glazers. They’ve retreated into the shadows a bit now, so I’m getting all the bloody stick.

“We bought in and I haven’t seen them since.

“At the moment, I don’t have security, I don’t have to walk around like that.

“But it would defeat the object, wouldn’t it? You couldn’t tolerate it at that level, it just wouldn’t be fun.”

ACTOR Idris Elba could take on his toughest role yet — as Labour want him to be next London Mayor.

The star, 52 — bad boy cop Luther in the BBC hit TV show — is the party’s preferred choice to replace Sadiq Khan.

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Away from the screen, Idris is a campaigner and has worked with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on tackling knife crime.
Labour bigwigs say Idris is “top of our wish list” to be their next candidate to run for City Hall.

A senior party source told The Sun on Sunday: “Idris has star appeal — but he is also a thoughtful political campaigner.

“Labour have a choice about who we choose to run in London.

“We can pick a Labour insider and try to make them famous.

“Or we can pick someone famous aligned with Labour. Idris would be at the absolute top of our wish list.”

Idris was born and raised in Hackney, East London, and still lives in the area.

He joined Sir Keir in No 10 last year in a drive to stop youths getting sucked into gang violence.

The campaigner has called for the points of knives to be blunted in a bid to stop so many young lives being lost to stabbings.

Another Labour source said: “Idris is a long shot — but some in the party have talked about him.”

Mr Khan is expected to stand down ahead of the next London mayoral election, likely to be in 2028.

Dragons Den star Deborah Meaden has also been tipped as a possible candidate.

Labour MPs Dawn Butler, Stella Creasy and Rosena Allin-Khan are all eyeing up the London Mayor job.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is another possible candidate.

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