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TV STAR Ophelia Lovibond has revealed she’s pregnant, sharing a picture of her huge baby bump.

Ophelia, 39, best known for her roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and the BBC’s W1A, is expecting her first baby with her actor husband Henry Pettigrew, 41.

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Ophelia Lovibond and her husband Henry Pettigrew are expecting their first baby[/caption]

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The TV star shared a gorgeous picture of her bump[/caption]

The actress, who met Henry while playing his lover on stage, shared the news on Instagram today, posting a black-and-white photo that revealed her growing tummy.

In the beachside snap, Ophelia is seen barefoot in a bikini and open shirt, smiling as she gently cradles her belly, her face partly shaded by oversized sunglasses.

She wrote in her caption: “Baby on the way!”

The couple were quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from friends and fans.

Pixie Lott commented: “congratulations!” while Sophie Ellis-Bextor added: “Woo! Congratulations! Happy news xxxx.”

Laura Whitmore also wrote: “Congrats lovely. The best x.”

The pair first met in 2015 during their joint appearance in Lucy Prebble’s play The Effect, where they played characters who fall in love.

At the time, Ophelia was dating actor Tom Hughes, who later became romantically involved with Jenna Coleman after the pair starred as husband and wife in ITV’s Victoria.

The couple later tied the knot in 2022.

Who is Ophelia Lovibond?

Ophelia grew up in Shepherd’s Bush, in London.

She grew up with her single mother, who worked as a psychologist at Wormwood Scrubs Prison.

Lovibond was schooled at Latymer Upper on a scholarship and went on to study English at the University of Sussex, graduating with a first class degree.

She landed her first ever acting job at the age of just 12 in the Channel 4 sitcom The Wilsons.

Lovibond is now based in Hornsey, North London, where she lives with her sausage dog, Frank. 

Lovibond was also close friends with the late TV presenter Caroline Flack.

What TV programmes has Ophelia Lovibond starred in?

Ophelia is known for her role as Binky in comedy-drama television series Feel Good.

She is also known for playing Erica in Andy Wolton’s TV show Trying and Twenty Twelve spin-off W1A as Izzy Gould.

Lovibond also played Kitty Winter in the US sitcom, Elementary – based on Sherlock Holmes.

On the big screen, Ophelia played Carina in Thor: The Dark World and picked up the role for cult-favourite Guardians of the Galaxy.

She also featured in Roman Polanski’s Oliver Twist in 2005. 

The actress has also had some high-profile roles on stage, starring in The Bay at Nice alongside Penelope Wilton and in The Libertine at Theatre Royal Haymarket alongside Dominic Cooper.

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The couple tied the knot in 2022[/caption]

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Ophelia is best known for her role in Guardians of the Galaxy[/caption]

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She also starred in the BBC’s W1A[/caption]

ONE GP has revealed the dos and don’ts on holiday for anyone wanting to stay healthy – and it’s mostly avoiding certain food and drinks.

Dr Masarat Jilani is a resident doctor at Jude whose expertise is about gut health and here’s how to avoid falling ill on your next break.

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It can be hard to stay healthy during a holiday – but food and drink plays a big part[/caption]

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Avoid certain bits of the buffet, especially anything that’s been sitting out[/caption]

Millions of Brits will soon be jetting off on their summer holidays, and if you want to stay in tip top health, abide by these simple rules.

The first, be wary of the all-inclusive buffet.

Plates upon plates of enticing foods might look tempting, but they can come with health risks.

If you do want to eat from the buffet, choose carefully. For example any lukewarm food, especially meat, fish, eggs, and dairy-heavy dishes may have been sitting out for a while will come with a health risk.

Avoid other items like unpasteurised local cheese, cream-based desserts that haven’t been properly refrigerated, and ice cream that has started to melt.

Anything that looks like it should be chilled or frozen but has been left out is also a red flag.

As for seafood, only eat it if it’s very fresh, and thoroughly cooked, Dr Masarat Jilani also urged caution to those tempted to try sushi for the first time.

Finally, don’t overload your plate just because it’s “free” as overeating in the heat is likely to leave you feeling unwell.

Generally speaking, it’s safer to stick with bottled water abroad when it comes to keeping hydrated – and for brushing your teeth too.

Also avoid ice in drinks unless it’s definitely from purified water – and you can just ask at the bar about this.

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Take supplements to keep your gut healthy[/caption]

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Avoid overdoing it with alcohol and opt for something else instead[/caption]

When it comes to drinks, check the seals on bottled drinks to ensure they haven’t been refilled or tampered with.

Another source of water to watch is at the salad bar.

Unless you’re confident the vegetables have been washed in safe, bottled water, assume they haven’t.

Everyone should have good hygiene, but it’s important when away to wash hands more frequently, and it’s recommended to use hand sanitiser.

Make sure little ones are washing hands properly as well and not just rushing back to the pool or beach.

To keep your gut ticking along, consider taking a probiotic supplement before and during your trip.

This is especially good for travellers with sensitive stomachs because they can help strengthen your gut’s natural defences ahead of any disruption – like travelling.

The effectiveness does vary, so the GP warns that it’s not a “licence to eat anything and everything”.

Including natural sources of probiotics such as kefir, yoghurt with live cultures, and fermented foods like kimchi or sauerkraut, may offer a more consistent benefit.

Most holidaymakers like a drink on holiday, but excess alcohol can lower resistance to stomach bugs.

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Wash and sanitise hands even more regularly whilst on holiday[/caption]

While it can be tempting to make the most of the all-inclusive bar, remember to pace yourself, especially in hot climates.

Heat exhaustion or dehydration can have similar symptoms to food poisoning, and alcohol poisoning can be even more serious.

Even if drinks are poured from branded bottles, they may have been refilled with stronger, unregulated local versions.

That means you could be drinking a higher percentage of alcohol than you realise – so go slow and stay hydrated by drinking lots of bottled water throughout the day.

Dr Masarat Jilani added: “First of all, it’s worth remembering that not all gut problems abroad are caused by food poisoning. 

“Our digestive systems thrive on routine, and the disruption of travel can change the way they behave.”

She continued to suggest easing yourself in slowly to the holiday routine and not dive straight in with over-eating.

“Having an upset stomach while on holiday is unpleasant, but will usually pass within a couple of days.

“If symptoms persist or worsen ask the hotel to contact a doctor, especially if you’ve got a fever or signs of dehydration.”

Plus, our Sun-approved booking tips, plane hacks and travel products.

And these are the 11 most common illnesses you can catch on holiday.

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Stay healthy on holiday with these tips from a GP[/caption]

KATY Perry fans were left with their hearts in their mouths after she “almost fell” from a giant ball while on stage.

The pop star, 40, had climbed into the huge metal sphere during a show when it began tilting dramatically at a strange angle.

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Katy Perry was filmed as she ‘almost fell’ out of a giant prop[/caption]

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The singer clung to the giant sphere as crew members rushed to help[/caption]

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Fans said Katy handled the incident ‘like a queen’[/caption]

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It came after Beyoncé almost fell out of a flying car while on tour[/caption]

An army of quick-thinking backstage crew members raced onto the set in Australia to steady the massive prop so Katy – who was clinging on to the sides – could climb down safely.

With the backing music stopped, the crowd could be heard applauding the star and shouting “go, Katy!” as she made her way out and onto the floor.

The incident came just one day after Beyoncé sparked panic as a flying car she was riding on during her Cowboy Carter Tour malfunctioned.

The red Cadillac began tilting to one side as Beyoncé repeatedly said “stop” into the microphone and the music cut out.

Katy was also left hanging in the air during her Lifetimes Tour show at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide.

Sharing a video on X, one fan who was in the crowd said, “Wait not katy perry almost falling from the giant ball.. this is scary asf.

“Omg it’s scarier than it looked.”

The clip was captioned with, “Katy Perry handled it like a queen.”

Fans were quick to reply to the footage, with many comparing Katy’s lucky escape to Beyoncé’s.

“Main Pop girlies literally risking life to put on a show!” one said.

Another added, “She thinks she’s beyonce!”

A third chimed in, “Beyonce almost fell in her car prop and now Katy with this.”

And someone else wrote, “Thankgod it didn’t happen when she was up in air.”

Beyoncé’s brush with danger came just 24 hours earlier while she was performing at the NRG Stadium in her native Texas.

Towards the end of the show, and after an appearance from her daughter Blue Ivy, things took a turn for the worse.

During her performance of 16 Carriages, the superstar hopped into a red car which was then lifted high into the air using cables.

She pulled on a silver cowboy hat and waved an American flag for her in-air adventures, yet was forced to halt the song as the vehicle leaned dangerously to one side.

The crowd paused when she stopped singing and signaled for help, before erupting into cheers as the vehicle was lowered to solid ground.

Like a pro, Beyonce continued the song then told her adoring fans: “I wanna thank y’all, for loving me.

“If ever I fall, I know y’all will catch me.”

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Meanwhile, Katy had turned off her social media notifications in the lead up to her gig in Australia.

It came after The Sun revealed she has told friends her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom is over.

Katy has been in Australia with their four-year-old daughter Daisy, while Orlando jetted to Italy for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding.

British actor Orlando was seen cozying up to Kim Kardashian at the extravagant event before being spotted with Sydney Sweeney in Venice.

Katy and Orlando were in a relationship for nine years.

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Katy is currently on her Lifetimes Tour in Australia[/caption]

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The Sun revealed how she has split with Orlando Bloom[/caption]

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The pair have a four-year-old daughter together called Daisy[/caption]

PLAYSTATION 5 owners have been warned that a new game may be overheating their consoles.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which launched earlier this month, has been hyped up over the game’s “stunning” graphics.

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Death Streanding 2: On the Beach was released on June 9[/caption]

But the high-definition game is launching people’s consoles into overdrive, players have reported on social media.

“I’ve been playing the game on a base PS5 and overall it runs great – the graphics are stunning and I’ve had no issues during regular gameplay,” one player wrote on Reddit.

“But as soon as I pause the game and the map screen comes up, the fan suddenly goes into overdrive and I get an overheat warning.

“It’s strange because everything else runs smoothly, even during long gameplay sessions.

“But the moment I bring up the map and start planning a route, the fan suddenly goes crazy and I get an overheating warning.”

Consoles routinely overheat if they are kept in crowded spots, or are left to get dusty.

However, the overheating issue is even happening with well-ventilated and freshly cleaned consoles, the player claimed.

While the game’s creators rushed to fix the problem with a new update, it doesn’t appear to have worked, PushSquare reported.

“I’ve got the exact same problem,” another player said.

“I’m using an original PS5 digital version. Fans start screaming only on map menu.”

The issue is isolated to the base PS5, according to PushSquare, with PS5 Pro players reportedly spared the problem.

Gaming consoles may be more susceptible to overheating at the moment as warm weather spikes in parts of the UK, Europe and the US.

Though it’s worth noting that there may be more to the overheating issue, such as a memory leak.

JAMES Abankwah has joined Watford on a loan for a second time.

Abankwah, 21, impressed in his 19 appearances after linking up with the Hornets in January, earning a first call-up to the Ireland senior squad in March.

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And Udinese have agreed to send the defender back to their sister club for the entire campaign this time around as new boss Paulo Pezzolano eyes up a promotion challenge.

Sporting director Gian Luca Nani said: “We saw the impact James had during his last loan period with us and we know that he can have a similar impact on the team.

“Paulo was impressed with his performances and was very keen to work with James.

“The relationship with Udinese has always been a powerful one that has benefitted both clubs overall and we are happy that it has allowed us to bring James back.

“We are content with our work so far in this window but there is still much to do and our immediate concern is strengthening our attacking options in line with Paulo’s input.”

Udinese signed Abankwah in January 2022 after he had shone for St Pat’s, helping them to win the FAI Cup a couple of months previously.

He was loaned back to the Inchicore outfit to enable him to complete his Leaving Cert before moving to Italy that summer.

Abankwah signed for Udinese in 2022 from Irish side St Patrick’s Athletic, who he then returned to on loan.

He has made eight Serie A appearances for them, either side of an unsuccessful stint with Charlton, and was handed a new contract which runs until the summer of 2029.

A MAN has tragically died at an open water swimming event after suffering a “medical episode” just yards from the shore.

Shepperton Open Water Swim remains closed today following the 61-year-old’s tragic death at Shepperton Lake in Surrey yesterday morning.

The firm confirmed the decision to close had been made as a mark of respect.

It explained that the man had been swimming in the lake for his induction swim.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: “Officers were called at around 10.20am on Sunday 29 June to reports of a medical episode at Ferry Lane, Shepperton.

“Colleagues from South East Coast Ambulance were also in attendance, and sadly a 61-year-old man was confirmed to be deceased at the scene.

“His death is not being treated as suspicious.

“His next of kin are aware and our thoughts are with them at this time.”

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WITH their vile chants of “death, death to the IDF” at Glastonbury this weekend, punk-rap duo Bob Vylan left thousands of music fans across the country appalled.

The stunt – referring to the killing of the Israel Defence Forces – has been slammed as “appalling hate speech” by the Prime Minister that risked “inciting violence”. 

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Bob Vylan sparked fury at Glastonbury with their ‘death to the IDF’ chant[/caption]

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Frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster is yet to apologise for his actions[/caption]

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Bob Vylan played before Irish group Kneecap[/caption]

Comprised of Ipswich-born frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster, who performs as Bobby Vylan, and Londoner drummer Bobbie Vylan, the band now face calls for them to be arrested and prosecuted. 

Arguably festival organisers – and the BBC – should have seen this coming from a band who relish controversy, claim to be “too extreme” to be signed by any record label and have lyrics including “kill the f***ing Queen”.

Such is the level of violence and hatred in their lyrics that they have been considered “too extreme” for the band to be officially signed by a major record label, so they trade under their own, which is called Ghost Theatre.

This meant they hand-delivered albums to record stores personally and booked their own shows before landing success and touring with Biffy Clyro and Offspring, and performing at Reading and Leeds festivals in 2021.

“Everyone is here bigging up Atlantic, bigging up Warner – f*** that! Big us up, because we did it without a major label budget,” Pascal said in 2022.

Anti-monarchy, anti-British and pro-Palestine, Bob Vylan has proudly declared in the past how “trying to wind people up” is one of the few ways to “derive enjoyment from living in this country”.

“If I can just say a thing and you’ll get upset then that feels like a small victory and I’ll print it on a T-shirt and wear that T-shirt every day,” Pascal told Tribune Magazine in 2022.

In the wake of their Glastonbury set, which has received widespread condemnation including from Emily Eavis, who claimed it “very much crossed a line”, Pascal shared a smirking snap of himself captioned: “While zionists are crying on socials, I’ve just had late night (vegan) ice cream.”

Since forming in 2017, Bob Vylan – who perform under stage names to maintain privacy in the face of what they call a “surveillance state” – has revelled in stirring up anger with controversial messaging and lyrics, and even threatened violence against their own fans.

Pascal – who previously performed as ‘Nee-Hi’ in grime group Ear 2 Da Street in his early teens – has claimed he was inspired by his “boring” childhood in Ipswich.

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Pascal used to perform as ‘Nee-Hi’ while he was a grime artist in his teens[/caption]

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The rapper has anti-monarchy, anti-British and anti-government lyrics[/caption]

He began creating music on the Playstation game Music 2000, while living on a diet of “typical oven dinners” like “chicken kievs and potato waffles”. Around a decade ago he went vegan. 

Pascal characterises his angry, resentful lyrics as “a reflection of the anger from systemic mistreatment”, according to The Guardian, with the struggles of being a black man in Europe a recurring theme in the band’s repertoire.

He claimed he was seven years old when he was first called the N-word and described the violence his “bredrin were surrounded by” as a teenager.

In We Live Here, Pascal rapped: “Neighbours called me ‘n*****’, told me ‘go back to my own country’; Said since we arrived, this place has got so ugly; But this is my f***ing country and it’s never been f***ing lovely.”

He also claimed to suffer at the hands of a cruel landlord when he was a young dad – “a baby with a baby” – stuck living in dangerous housing conditions. 

“It was cold, it was damp, the windows were not double glazed, there was mould,” he told The Guardian. 

“The extractor fan caught fire when we were not home and there was a fire in the flat. Came home and whole place was black; everything smelled like smoke. 

“And the landlord couldn’t give a f***. My partner got pneumonia during the pregnancy because of it. And he just didn’t care.” 

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Pascal raps there is “nothing great” about Great Britain in the 2024 track Makes Me Violent, and sickeningly called for the late Queen’s death in the band’s 2020 release England’s Ending. 

The vile lyrics read: “This country’s in dire need of a f***ing spanking, mate; Look it over, get the f***ing dinosaurs out; Yeah, and kill the f***ing Queen; She killed Diana, we don’t love her anyway.” 

Their anti-monarchy stance is also evident on the track Reign, where Pascal raps: “Got a message for the thieves in the palace, we want the jewels back.”

The band – who do not cite Jewish singer-songwriter Bob Dylan as a musical influence – is also known for leading “f*** the government” chants at gigs and regularly taking pops at politicians and public figures. 

Lyrics include: “let’s go dig up Maggie’s grave and ask her where that milk went” – in reference to ex-PM Margaret Thatcher’s decision to end free school milk for kids over seven back in 1971.

The band has also cited the cost of living crisis and escalating London rent prices, including in track GYAG with the words: “Landlord just raised your rent, better get yourself a gun.”

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At times the band’s vitriol has spilled over during performances with fans becoming the target.

In 2021 gig-goer Sarah Corbett claimed she was verbally abused by Pascal and feared retribution in a petty row over an ice cube.

She told the Norwich Evening News: “We were all having fun on the dance floor. I’d put an ice cube down my friend’s top for a laugh.

“Another girl then threw it at her friend, but it missed and landed at his feet. At that point he stopped the gig and demanded to know who had thrown it.”

Sarah took the flack for the incident and Pascal, who was wielding a baseball bat, lashed out at her and later refused to apologise. 

“He started abusing me through the microphone,” she recalled. “As I tried to leave, one of his fans tried to grab me by the throat.”

Onlooker Mark Evans backed-up her claims, calling it a “horrible, bizarre rant… all over an ice cube” that led him to conclude the musician’s “credibility has gone”.

[Pascal] started abusing me through the microphone… As I tried to leave, one of his fans tried to grab me by the throat

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Pascal previously threatened to beat up a heckler at a Manchester gig in an expletive-laden rant, with a clip recently re-posted on X.

In it the singer yelled: “I’d have you on your arse in no time you f***ing t**t.

“But I tell you what buy a ticket to the show at The Ritz and I’ll f***ing meet you outside side and punch you outside you d***head.” 

The band has also channelled frustration toward other musicians for not jumping on their activist bandwagon – particularly when it comes to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Pascal told NME in 2023: “It’s a cowardly f***ing thing. So f*** IDLES, f*** Sleaford Mods.

“And f*** every single one of those f***ing apolitical bands that don’t want to f***ing speak up when there’s something a little bit iffy, a little bit touchy, a little bit sensitive [because they have] got a f***ing bulls*** album to sell. 

“F*** that. We can’t f***ing respect that at all. F*** them.”

But their recent Glastonbury stunt could prove a step too far.

US website The Daily Caller reported that Donald Trump’s administration is now looking into visas obtained by Bob Vylan for a 16-date tour of North America. 

“The US government will not issue visas to any foreigner who supports terrorists,” a senior State Department official said, suggesting it could be revoked.

Glastonbury Festival organisers have also distanced themselves from the band, insisting the event was “no place… for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence”. 

But Bob Vylan remains unapologetic; today Pascal shared footage regarding the Palestine conflict and called for more action, claiming it is “incredibly important” to inspire future generations of activists in spite of the “suffocation of adult life”.

“Let them see us marching in the streets, campaigning on ground level, organising online and shouting about it on any and every stage that we are offered,” he wrote.

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IRELAND’S rowers scooped three medals at the World Rowing Cup yesterday.

Fiona Murtagh, who won bronze at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, lifted the women’s single silver in Lucerene, Switzerland.

Favourite Lauren Henry from Britain was first while Frida Sanggaard Nielsen from Denmark claimed the bronze medal.

In the men’s double sculls A final, Fintan McCarthy and Konan Pazzaia pipped Paul O’Donovan and Daire Lynch for bronze.

The Irish crews went head-to-head after coming through their semi-finals on Saturday.

O’Donovan, racing against Olympic pal McCarthy, and Lynch finished the race in fifth.

Meanwhile Sarah Lavin starred — but it was not enough for Team Ireland to seal a place in Division 1 of the European Athletics Team Championships.

Lavin won her event in the women’s 100m hurdles to pick up maximum points.

And despite other strong performances from Nicola Tuthill, Cian McPhillips and the mixed 4x400m relay team, Ireland could only secure a fifth-placed finish.

Their 349-point haul saw them come behind champions Belgium on 451.5.

Slovenia claimed 402.5 and Norway got 400. Turkey recorded 382.

LOVE Island viewers were left speechless after Helena leaned in and whispered a seriously X-rated message into Harry’s ear – right under Shakira’s nose.

The steamy moment left viewers gobsmacked, just as cracks began to show in Harry and Shakira’s rocky romance.

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She ups her flirting game to prove to Harry they have “unfinished business”[/caption]

In a dramatic game of Snog, Marry, Pie, Shakira ended up going head to head with Helena over Harry’s affections – leaving Shakira in tears and feeling “betrayed”.

Tonight’s episode sees the return of the iconic and steamy heart rate challenge – where Helena uses the opportunity to flirt with Harry again.

In a sneak preview, Helena is wearing racy black lace lingerie as she makes her way to each boy and attempts to get their heartbeats racing.

When she gets to her former flame Harry, Helena seductively sucks his finger then whispers in his ear: “I can’t wait to f*** you!” – leaving Harry reeling.

And Dejon was left open-mouthed when Harrison told him what Helena said.

But is Helena just playing the game to spike his heart beat, or does she have genuine feelings for Harry?

This comes after Helena chose to snog Harry, remarking: “It’s been a while and I wanted to test the waters.”

Shakira went next and snogged Harry too, saying “I fancy the pants off him.”

The boys went next and after almost walking past her, Harry pulled Helena in for a snog – leaving Shakira gobsmacked.

He admitted: “There’s undeniable sexual chemistry.” 

Harry then chose to go down on one knee for Shakira, but his proposal is declined.

Alima told Harry: “I’m getting second hand embarrassment, get up.”

Later on the Terrace, Toni and Yasmin consoled an upset Shakira who cried: “I can handle all of them being b****es when I’ve got a good thing with Harry… now everything has gone to sh**. Why the f*** would he kiss Helena?”

Also in a recent episode, Harry’s guy best friend Dejon opened up to him about his connection with Helena.

He said if he could have it his way he would see the pair together.

Harry, with tears in his eyes, replied: “Yeah. Like, we just have nothing. Do you know what I mean?”

He then paused to dab his face and added: “Where it’s just like, we were good and then it’s just like she can’t even be around me.”

Many fans and islanders thought he was having a taste of his own medicine following his lothario conduct.

However, the girls have pointed out Harry’s had a change in good behaviour since being coupled up with Shakira… but how long will it last?

Will Harry ditch Shakira and pick up where they left off Helena?

Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.

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Helena snogged Harry in Snog, Marry, Pie[/caption]

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THE BBC finally made the broadcast change many fans were crying out for.

But others branded the big shake-up as “super weird” and “horrendous”.

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Wimbledon updated their TV scoreboard for 2025[/caption]

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The score within previous sets is now available[/caption]

And one even suggested the new style “stinks”.

The other three Grand Slams show the score of previous sets on the TV scoreboard in the corner of the screen.

However, Wimbledon’s scoreboard simply gave viewers the score in sets – rather than the score of the sets.

For example, the scoreboard going into a deciding fifth set would previously have stated 2-2 in the sets column.

Now, though, Wimbledon have decided to follow the standard set by the Australian Open, French Open and US Open by giving the scorelines of the earlier sets.

For example, deep in the fourth set of Cam Norrie’s clash with Roberto Bautista Agut, fans could see Norrie led 6-3 3-6 6-4 in sets, it was 5-5 in games and the Spaniard was up 0-15 in the 11th game.

Where applicable, the players’ seedings were also stated by their name.

The change was made by Wimbledon – hence the purple and green colours.

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However, it was also implemented by the BBC as the host broadcaster of the Championships.

And there was a mixed reaction from tennis fans on social media.

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One said: “Sacred grass, classy whites. Tennis’ purest theatre. It’s Wimbledon time. With sleek new scoreboard graphics.”

Another wrote: “Wimbledon score graphics are so fresh. Minimalist, elegant and instantly iconic.”

And a third asked: “Can you spot the major welcome change on the Wimbledon score graphic?”

But a fourth replied: “The new Wimbledon graphic stinks.”

A fifth commented: “Wimbledon f***ed up their score graphic.”

A sixth moaned: “New Wimbledon score graphics? Not sure I like it…”

And a final user typed: “WTF is this new scoreboard graphics of Wimbledon!!?? Looks super weird.”

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