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Tourist, 18, throws newborn baby to his death from Paris hotel window moments after giving birth

A NEWBORN baby has tragically died after being thrown out of a Paris hotel window by a teenage tourist.

The woman, 18, is said to have thrown the baby from the second floor of Ibis Style hotel just moments after they were born.

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Shoppers ‘in heaven’ after spotting giant packs of Tunnock’s teacakes for just 50p

TUNNOCK’S famous Snowballs have been spotted on sale for just 50p at a major supermarket.

The British favourite was spotted in the superstore over the weekend, for nearly 90% off its retail price.

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A pack of 18 Snowballs at the Asda superstore are labelled at just 50p a box.[/caption]

Shoppers reported a stack of the marshmallow treats on sale at an Asda in Northern Ireland.

A snap of the deal was reportedly taken at the Omagh store and posted on the Hotdeals UK Facebook page.

The box of 18 Tunnock’s Snowballs was reduced to just 50p, or just 2.8p each.

The coconut marshmallow favourites normally sell for £4.50, saving shoppers £4.

The price of Asda’s Tunnock’s Snowballs is the lowest on the market we could see with other retailers offering pricier deals on the famous chocolate.

An eight pack of Snowballs is priced at £2.75 on the Sainsbury’s website.

Morrison’s is selling four Snowballs online for £1, and Iceland is offering six for £1.50.

Tesco are selling eight Snowballs for £2, but they’ve sold out online.

Shoppers keen to get their hands on the deal flocked to their local Asda, but many were left disappointed.

“Not in our Asda,” one said.

“Love them but not seen them,” a second reported.

A third joked they wanted 20 boxes: “Could you deliver £10 worth to me please? I’m Portland, Dorset.”

Others offered tips on how to store both Tunnock’s Snowballs and Teacakes, saying they taste great out of the freezer.

“Both teacake and snowball are wonderful, frozen and unfrozen, all a matter of choice,” they wrote.

“I prefer teacake unfrozen, but snowballs are amazing after a couple of hours in the freezer.”

Supermarkets often reduce items to clear shelves and make way for new stock. Or they may have excess stock they need to sell.

How to save at Asda

Shop the budget range

Savvy shopper Eilish Stout-Cairns recommends that shoppers grab items from Asda’s Just Essentials range.

She said: “Asda’s budget range is easy to spot as it’s bright yellow! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow and you’ll find their Just Essentials range.

“It’s great value and I’ve found it has a much wider selection of budget items compared to other supermarkets.

 Sign up to Asda Rewards 

The savvy-saver also presses on the importance of signing up to Asda’s reward scheme.

She said: “Asda Rewards is free to join and if you shop at Asda you should absolutely sign up.

“As an Asda Rewards member, you’ll get exclusive discounts and offers, and you’ll also be able to earn 10% cashback on Star Products.

“This will go straight into your cashpot, and once you’ve earned at least £1, you can transfer the money in your cashpot into ASDA vouchers.

We’ve previously rounded up the best supermarket loyalty schemes – including the ones that will save you the most money.

Look out for booze deals

Eilish always suggests that shoppers looking to buy booze look out for bargain deals.

She said: “Asda often has an alcohol offer on: buy six bottles and save 25%.

“The offer includes selected bottles with red, white and rose options, as well as prosecco. There are usually lots of popular bottles included, for example, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot and Freixenet Prosecco D.O.C.

“Obviously, the more expensive the bottles you choose, the more you save.”

Join Facebook groups

The savvy saver also recommends that fans of Asda join Facebook groups to keep in the know about the latest bargains in-store.

Eilish said: “I recommend joining the Latest Deals Facebook Group to find out about the latest deals and new launches in store.

“Every day, more than 250,000 deal hunters share their latest bargain finds and new releases. 

“For example, recently a member shared a picture of Asda’s new Barbie range spotted in store.

“Another member shared the bargain outdoor plants she picked up, including roses for 47p, blackcurrant bushes for 14p and topiary trees for 14p.”

But this means stock availability and price can vary between stores. Cheap deals like this are also snapped up quickly.

TUNNOCK’S TAKES SWIPE AT RIVALS

Tunnock’s have been in the news in recent weeks for a new advert taking a swipe at rival chocolate brands.

The Scottish biscuit firm teamed up with Taggart star Alex Norton to investigate other chocolate makers “getting away with murder” by shrinking their treats.

In a series of radio adverts he declares Tunnock’s will never reduce the size of their iconic teacakes, snowballs, caramel logs and caramel wafers.

Several chocolate bars including Galaxy and Cadbury have shrunk in recent times while their price has remained the same or gone up.

The companies behind the products have blamed the rising cost of materials for the growth of shrinkflation.

However Tunnock’s has said it will never compromise on the quality or size of its world-famous range.

In one of the ads, Norton, 75, who played Detective Chief Inspector Matt Burke in Taggart between 2002 and 2010, says: “I knew what that woman meant when she said Tunnock’s were on the side of the ordinary shopper.

“She was showing me her box of Tunnock’s snowballs. ‘Tunnock’s are keeping them the same size, making Tunnock’s snowballs smaller would be a crime,’ she said.”

“I said ‘Don’t worry missus, I’m on the case and I’m watching all the downsizers’. There’s no shrinkflation in Tunnock’s.”

Fergus Loudon, sales director at Tunnock’s, said: “All over the country people are looking at old familiar products which are suddenly a lot smaller and many of them are saying, ‘They’re getting away with murder.’

“So who better to deal with that than Scotland’s answer to Poirot.”

How to save cash on your food shop

Money saving experts at HSBC UK have revealed their top tips to saving cash on your food shop.

1. Set a budget
Creating a budget will help to stretch your budget. Start by working out how much you spent on food over the last three months, then each month you get paid, set aside a certain amount for food.

2. Plan your meals
Make a list of your main meals for the coming week, including the ingredients you need, and stick to it. Don’t get drawn into offers for things that you don’t need. If you already have some food leftover from the week before, try to see what you can do with that first.

3. Think about when and where you shop
It’s best to shop on a full stomach so you don’t get tempted. Shopping less often can help you to think about what you buy and it may help you to stick to your budget.

4. Go online
Shopping online is a good and easy way to manage your budget. It can also help to track expenses, whilst also preventing impulse buys.

Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.

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TUI reveals the cheap new countries Brits will be holidaying in – as they’re priced out of Europe and Turkey

TURKEY is no longer one of the cheapest holiday destinations for Brits, the boss of TUI has warned.

CEO Sebastian Ebel explained how the ‘budget’ holiday destination has seen higher costs in recent months.

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Turkey is falling as being the most affordable holiday destination for Brits[/caption]
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Destinations like Argentina could soon be on the menu for Brits with TUI[/caption]

Rising inflation has made the destination not as affordable with last summer seeing “half-empty restaurants” as well as usually-full hotels dropping to 70 per cent capacity.

Kıvanç Meriç from the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) said their main selling point was the “price advantage” over other countries.

He told local media: “We have lost this in the past two years, leading to a 30 to 35 percent gap compared to our competitors.

“As a result, we are losing strength against countries like Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and even Greece.”

Instead, TUI is looking to expand to other destinations that offer good-value holidays.

Sebastian said during the conference: “Our core is leisure, but it’s not only sun and beach, it’s everything about leisure.”

Some of the suggested destinations include Southeast Asia and China.

The tour operator revealed earlier this year their plans to double the hotels in Asia by 2027, with more across Sri Lanka, Thailand and the Maldives.

And more flights were added to Thailand due to demand, with the destination named a top 2025 hotspot as well as featuring in the new season of White Lotus.

But TUI could even extend out to places like Latin America, with destinations such as Argentina, Mexico and Colombia.

He previously said: “Latin America represents a significant growth opportunity for us, and through our digital platforms, we are poised to meet the region’s rising demand, and scale quickly.

“TUI is ready to make a major impact in Latin America.”

Even Africa is seeing huge demand, following the launch of Senegal holidays in 2022 and new holidays to Kenya last year.

The Sun visited Senegal on the first flight out with TUI – here’s what we thought.

And here’s our verdict on TUI’s Kenya holidays, which are a mix of beach and safari.

Along with expansion in Cape Verde and Zanzibar, Ebel said: “There is a lot of growth outside the region of Europe.

“I very much believe in Africa.”

For shorter haul holidays, TUI has said they are seeing more bookings for non-Spain destinations due to places like Majorca and Canaries being “full”.

Ebel said: “In summer, there is high demand for Bulgaria, Tunisia and Egypt.

What we see is more people going to Egypt in winter [instead of the Canary Islands].

Neil Swanson, who is the TUI UK and Ireland managing director, agreed: “Looking ahead to 2025, we’re seeing growing interest in North African destinations.”

Here are some other destinations set to be big this year.

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Mexico could be set to be a bigger holiday destination for TUI too[/caption]

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Bank giant with 14 million customers makes big change to accounts TODAY

A BANK giant with 14million customers is making a big change to accounts from today.

HSBC will reduce the interest rates on its easy-access Premier Savings account today, February 24.

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The rate for balances below £50,000 will drop from 1.98% to 1.74%.

And that is not all, HSBC has said the rates on this savings account will again change in April.

In two months, the interest will drop from 1.74% to 1.98%.

An easy access savings account lets you get your hands on your cash without restrictions.

There is usually no charge for withdrawing money from your account.

HSBC’s Premier Savings account is only available to those who qualify for its Premier banking services.

Typically, customers must have £50,000 already in an HSBC account or make £100,000 a year.

HSBC will also lower the rates on its more accessible Flexible Saver account from 1.49% to 1.34% on April 17.

A flexible savings account allows you to save and access your money without a fixed term.

You can deposit and withdraw money as often as you like.

At 1.34%, HSBC’s offer is at the lower end of what is on the market.

Chip Instant Access Account offers a 4.85% AER, with a minimum deposit of £1.

Meanwhile, Hargreaves Lansdown offers 4.51% AER, and the minimum deposit is also £1.

ALL CHANGE

It comes after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the BoE’s rate-setters reduced the base rate from 4.75% to 4.5% earlier this month.

The base rate is used by lenders to determine the interest rates offered to customers on savings and borrowing costs.

A base rate cut can mean that mortgage rates are lowered, which is good news for homeowners.

But savers can be left with the short end of the stick as the interest rate they earn on their savings can also drop.

Markets are expecting the base rate to drop as low as 4% by the end of the year, which would see the interest rate on the Saver account reduce even further.

Of course, if the base rate increases again then the account will mirror this.

Numerous banks have been cutting their savings rates following the Bank of England’s decision.

Barclays  slashed the rates on its Everyday Saver and Rainy Day saver accounts.

For the Everyday Saver, the interest rate has been lowered from 1.51% to 1.26% on balances up to £10,000.

The Rainy Day Saver, which is for Barclays Blue Rewards members and Premier Banking customers, is reducing its rate from 5.12% to 4.87%.

Where to find the best savings rates

Many savings accounts offer miserly rates meaning that money is generating little or no return.

However, there are ways to get your cash working hard. Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to make sure you money is getting the best interest rate.

Easy access savings accounts offer flexibility for customers, meaning they can dip in and out of cash when needed. However, the caveat is that rates can change at any time.

If you’re keeping your money in an easy access account, you’ll need to keep checking whether it’s the best paying account for your circumstances and move if not.

Check in at least once a month to see what is happening in the market.

Check what is offered by your bank – sometimes the best rates are for customers only.

But do search the wider market as often top savings accounts are offered by lesser known providers.

Comparison sites are a good place to check for the top rates. Try Moneyfactscompare.co.uk or Moneysupermarket.

You can search by different account type. You’ll usually get a better interest rate if you can lock your money away for a fixed amount of time, but it’s always a good idea to keep some money in an easy access account in case of emergencies.

Don’t overlook regular savings accounts often pay some of the best rates, but you’ll need to commit to monthly payments. This can be a great way to get into a savings habit while earning top rates at the same time.

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Alex Scott stuns in bold outfit at London Fashion Week as BBC pundit wears unusual spiky jacket

ALEX SCOTT has stunned in a bold outfit at the London Fashion Week.

The BBC pundit has been enjoying the event and has already been in attendance with partner Jess Glynne.

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Alex Scott wore an unusual jacket at London Fashion Week[/caption]
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The jacket is made by designer Chet Lo[/caption]
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It features a unique spiy hood[/caption]
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She was snapped alongside athlete Imani-Lara Lansiquot[/caption]

Scott, 40, regularly shows off some incredible outfits when attending glitzy events.

But this time, she opted for a more unusual look as she wore a spiky hooded jacket.

It is a creation by Asian-American designer Chet Lo and was featured a London Fashion Week last year.

The jacket is a part of the designer’s “Terracotta” collection and features the brand’s iconic spikes.

The former Lioness paired the item with a grey skirt, tights and black-heeled shoes.

She could be seen beaming as she arrived for the fashion show.

Scott was also joined by British athlete Imani-Lara Lansiquot for the runway.

Lansiquot, 27, mainly competes in the 100m but claimed silver in the 4x100m at the Paris Olympics last year.

She stunned in a glimmering full-length dress.

Scott did post on social media to hail designer LABRUM who uses trends to tell West African narratives.

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Scott also appeared at an earlier LFW event[/caption]
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She was joined by partner Jess Glynne[/caption]

She wrote: “Yess, LABRUM London absolutely smashed it once again.”

Scott saw rapper Wretch 32 and rapper and writer Akala perform in her previous appearance.

She and Glynne looked loved up as they were snapped in trendy long coats.

They have been dating since 2023 and recently moved in with each other.

Scott told The Times: “I wake up next to my partner, Jess, who has become the same person as me over the past year and a half.

“She can see what going to the gym does for me mentally, so she’ll do the same.

“I love seeing [Jess] thrive, I didn’t want to be photographed with Rihanna because I wanted the spotlight to be on Jess.”

Check out Alex Scott’s most dazzling and daring outfits…

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Alex looked incredible as she wore a see-through dress and no bra to the GQ Awards[/caption]
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Scott, who works primarily as a pundit for the BBC, dazzled in a red leather outfit when presenting SoccerAid
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She is a presenter on Football Focus and The One Show
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Alex made 148 appearances for Arsenal Women – but since quitting playing has appeared in magazines including Attitude[/caption]
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The former right-back won 140 England Women’s caps[/caption]
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Scott began dating singer Jess Glynne in 2023
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The 39-year-old was spotted sharing a kiss with Jess as the couple went public with their romance[/caption]
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Scott loves to dress up and went to town on Halloween with this incredible outfit[/caption]
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She also dressed up as a scary clown on October 31[/caption]
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Scott was awarded an MBE in 2017[/caption]
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She attended Wimbledon with partner Jess[/caption]

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Moment firework chaos erupts on Scots street after van full of rockets torched as residents evacuated from homes

TERRIFIED residents and children were evacuated after a van packed with fireworks was set alight by a yob.

The vehicle erupted into flames in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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A van packed with fireworks was set alight by a yob[/caption]
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Terrified residents and children were evacuated[/caption]
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Shocked locals also hit out at those behind the attack[/caption]

Locals were rushed from their homes and roads closed as firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control.

Footage posted online shows fireworks exploding from the van as flames took hold while deafening bangs led residents to label the scene a ‘war zone’.

No one was injured during the blaze which took place around 1am on the town’s Braes Avenue.

A suspect was seen making off and police are appealing for information to trace him.

He is described as white, in his 30s, of slim build with a shaved head and was wearing a dark-coloured hooded jacket with dark-coloured bottoms.

In a post online, Clydebank East Community Council said: “Disgusting behaviour in Braes Avenue in the early hours.

“A van deliberately set on fire while containing boxes of fireworks, absolutely no regard for the kids living in these houses.

“I’ve never witnessed anything like it, kids screaming in sheer terror. Absolutely awful. Thankfully everyone is safe.

“Should anyone wish to speak to the anti-social behaviour team they will be at our next meeting on Monday 3rd March at 7pm in Centre 81.”

They added: “The van was parked on a driveway in between two blocks of houses.

“The van was targeted and had boxes of fireworks inside.

“Thankfully no one was physically injured and eventually got back into their homes, it was horrific.”

Councillor Lauren Oxley said: “Absolutely shocking, hope everyone is alright and isn’t too shaken up. I’ve written to the council and police for some further information and to ask what action is being taken because clearly the current patrols aren’t enough.”

Marie McNair MSP added: “Disgusting behaviour. Hope everyone is okay.”

Shocked locals also hit out at those behind the attack.

One said: “Thought we were in a war zone last night, so glad no one was hurt.”

Another posted: “Why would people do a thing like that? Do they have no regard for others? Someone could have been really hurt.”

Detective Constable Andrew Baldacci, Clydebank CID, said: “I’m appealing for anyone who has information about this man, or the man himself, to come forward.

“I’d also ask anyone who saw what happened or has any information about the incident and has not already spoken to police, to contact us.

“Similarly, if you have private CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from the area, please review this and bring anything of significance to our attention.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 12.56am on Sunday, February 23, to reports of a vehicle fire on Braes Avenue in Whitecrook, Clydebank.

“Operations Control mobilised two fire appliances to the scene, and firefighters extinguished the fire affecting one van which was well alight.

“There were no casualties, and the crews left the scene at 2.19am after ensuring the area was made safe.”

Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 0246 of 23 February or alternatively phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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MAFS bride takes savage swipe at ex husband and insists ‘E4 cut reunion episode scene to make him look nicer’

MARRIED At First Sight UK bride Lacey Martin has hit back at a teaser clip ahead of tonight’s reunion – claiming it’s been “edited to make her ex look better”. 

Lacey and Nathan Campbell were matched on the E4 wedding series, and were one of the only couples to make it past the end of the show. 

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Lacey and Nathan are heading for a tearfilled reunion tonight[/caption]
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Nathan was seen in tears as he speaks to his ex[/caption]
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Lacey also ends up crying in the teaser for tonight’s episode[/caption]

Proving to be one of the strongest couples throughout the show, fans were shocked when The Sun revealed they went their separate ways shortly after filming. 

However, Lacey has now spoken out about the upcoming reunion, which will see the pair in a tear-filled reunion as they discuss what went wrong between them. 

In a teaser for the episode, both Lacey and Nathan are seen in tears, with Nathan telling cameras: “It just breaks my heart, do you know what I mean?” 

But Lacey has suggested there’s more to the scenes than the moment suggests. 

Warning of what’s to come, Lacey took to her Instagram Stories and shared a video of their wedding day, writing: “This is the man I married, not the man in the clip for the reunion. I’m not fake, I genuinely loved Nathan, the episode is edited for [your] entertainment. I didn’t change after the Experiment but was just simply wasn’t on the same page.” 

“They’ve had to cut out about Nathan not wishing me good luck for the race for life as it would have looked bad on him,” she added. 

“But just keep an open mind and that we [were] both hurt. Please be mindful, be kind and non-judgemental. As I do have feelings and this was incredibly difficult for me.” 

She later shared messages of support from fans thanking them, and in a separate post teased what was to come, and why they broke up. 

Nathan claimed in January, shortly after their split, that she had dumped him, but Lacey insists it was his lack of support in a charity run that finally ended the romance. 

“Hey everyone, so I will be talking on this properly soon but Nathan didn’t wish me good luck for my race for life, that was the main factor of our breakup! But they didn’t air it as didn’t want Nathan to look bad,” she said. 

“If you see in the edited teaser clip I’m getting frustrated? Why because the person who I thought loved me didn’t wish me good luck, he lacked passion for us. 

“I tried to get me and him back on track, reached out numerous times but he blocked me like I was nothing.” 

“He got his phone out to try and slander me but he’s forgetting he agreed and wanted to be in a ”boyband and do modelling” we both as a couple spoke on this,” she said. 

“I didn’t get my phone, when I’ve got me pouring my heart out for him to block me. 2 Sides to every story!” 

“Also I want to add, I had no idea he thought I wasn’t genuine until the reunion when he was going around to everyone slandering me,” Lacey continued. “So when I saw him for the first time and he’s saying I’m fake, I was in shock.” 

“During and after the show myself and Nathan talked about magazine deals/interviews together as a couple or as friends! We had such a good friendship as well as relationship! 

People need to be open minded.” 

Viewers will be able to see the discussion in tonight’s reunion, which will see stars from the most recent series get back together for a catch up, as well as faces from previous MAFS years. 

Married at First Sight: The Reunion airs tonight at 9pm on E4.

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The full reunion – including their scenes together – will air tonight[/caption]
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Lacey and Nathan were placed together by the MAFS relationship network[/caption]
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Lacey posted a long story about what went down[/caption]
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Lacey also shared a string of messages supporting her amid the break up[/caption]

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Feud revealed as Bear Hunt star launches into furious rant at Love Island’s Ekin-Su and Curtis branding them ‘losers’

A NEW feud has been revealed after a Bear Hunt star launched into a furious rant at Love Island’s Ekin-Su and Curtis, and even branded them “losers”.

Curtis, 29, and Ekin-Su, 30, have just arrived back in the UK after placing third in this year’s All Stars but have ruffled feathers.

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Another feud surrounding Ekin-Su and Curtis has emerged[/caption]
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Leomie Anderson hit out at the couple[/caption]
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Curtis and Ekin came third on Love Island all Stars[/caption]

The couple were seen matching Burberry attire as the attended London Fashion Week yesterday.

Ekin and Curtis were at the designer Helen Anthony event with Curtis’ brother AJ, 30, who found fame starring as a show pro on Strictly Come Dancing.

At one point Ekin even got up and took to the runway herself as part of the show.

However this did not go down well with Bear Hunt star Leomie Anderson who took to social media to vent.

“Literally just attended one of the worst shows ever and tell me why two particular LOSERS from a particular reality show dared each other to get up and walk to the show,” she wrote. “Desperate for press or?”

MAKING THINGS OFFICIAL

Meanwhile, just hours before arriving home last week Curtis and Ekin-Su finally went Instagram official, as he got her number after the Love Island final.

The couple were seen on social media looking happier than ever as they finally got their phones back and put in each other’s digits.

Ekin could be heard saying: “He’s finally saved my number,” as the smitten pair laughed together.

They were also pictured holding hands as they made their way through the airport, as Ekin told fans: “We are so excited to come home.”

In another clip, Curtis could be seen carrying Ekin’s shopping through the airport.

SPILLING THE TEA

It comes as the Love Island couple took another swipe at rivals Elma and Sammy following their clashes in the villa.

Both couples reached the Love Island All Stars final – but fell short of winning the £50,000 prize.

Ekin-Su and Curtis spoke to Amy Hart on the Love Island: The Morning After podcast following the finale.

Addressing tensions with Elma and Sammy, Curtis said: “I feel like the situations that went on… I don’t want to say we were in the wrong or the right.

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It came just hours after Curtis made things official with Ekin-Su[/caption]

“But I feel like we weren’t in the wrong.”

Ekin-Su continued: “I’m going to stand by that we were in the right. For me, that was not okay at the time.”

Viewers watched a feud escalated between Ekin-Su and Elma towards the end of All Stars.

The once firm friends fell out when Ekin-Su gave Elma’s partner Sammy Root a peck on the lips during the heart rate challenge.

Although Elma claimed she could “forgive” Ekin, she found the “forgetting” part harder.

Love Island winners - where they are now

EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.

Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:

2025 – The second series of All Stars saw Gabby Allen and Case O’Gorman scoop the crown. STATUS: Still together.

2024 – The summer Love Island saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners. STATUS: Broken up.

2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.

2023 – Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.

2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.

2022 – Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.

2021 – Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together.

2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.

2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.

2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.

2017 – Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up.

2016Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they’ve had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.

2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.

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Britain’s Got Talent viewers slam Ant and Dec’s ‘undeserved’ Golden Buzzer act – as they figure out why he got through

BRITAIN’S Got Talent viewers have slammed Ant and Dec’s Golden Buzzer act, branding him ‘undeserved.

The popular ITV competition returned for its 18th series over the weekend.

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Will Burns received Ant and Dec’s Golden Buzzer in the first episode[/caption]
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Comedian Will Burns, 25, showed off impressions including David Attenborough and Gary Barlow.

The Geordie duo were left impressed and rewarded the self-described BGT superfan with their coveted Golden Buzzer.

As per the show’s rules, this sent Will straight through to the live shows.

Meanwhile, not everyone was happy with Ant and Dec‘s choice of Golden Buzzer.

One person penned on social media: “I feel like Ant and Dec only pressed the golden buzzer because they know will is a huge fan of the show if he wasn’t a super fan I don’t think they would have pressed it.”

Another fumed:” I never in my life have seen such an undeserved golden buzzer in my entire life, he wasn’t even funny.

“The only thing i laughed at is when ant & dec pressed it, me and my mate burst out laughing because of how such a bad audition could get this golden buzzer.

“If it was me i would’ve pressed the red buzzer. taking the p***.”

While a third remarked: “oh god not you ant & dec, he’s not worth a golden buzzer.. two in the first episode??? i hate this so much.”

Elsewhere, Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer for Scots singer Vinnie McKee.

However, fans were left underwhelmed by his performance of I’m Gonna Be by The Proclaimers.

Despite thinking Vinnie was a good singer, they questioned the style of the rendition.

One person wrote: “No, no, no. Good voice but ruining that song.”

Another said: “What does singing the song like this add to the song?

“It’s cheap and nasty. Sing it properly ffs.”

Britain's Got Talent 2025 - Golden Buzzer Acts in Week 1

Britain’s Got Talent is back for series 18 with the search on for the next act to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.

The first episode saw two Golden Buzzers awarded – courtesy of Simon Cowell and presenters Ant & Dec respectively.

So who received a Golden Buzzer?

Simon opted for singer Vinnie McKee, who performed a rendition of The Proclaimers’ hit I’m Gonna Be.

Prior to BGT, Vinnie had been performing at a holiday camp since he was 18.

Meanwhile, hosts Ant and Dec pressed theirs for comedian and impressionist Will Burns.

The 25-year-old is a self-confessed BGT superfan – whose impressions included David Attenborough, Gary Barlow and Big Brother narrator Marcus Bentley.

A third fumed:  “Nope, you dont mess with 500 miles!”

Other notable moments shown on Saturday included Japanese act Akira Ohashi – who left fans disgusted after stripping down and performing naked.

While judges and viewers alike were unnerved by US performer Auzzy Blood’s gruesome performance.

Britain’s Got Talent continues on ITV1 and ITVX.

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Inside Chloe Burrows’ romance with Welsh hunk she met through Love Island co-star as they enjoy SECOND holiday together

CHLOE Burrows has jetted off on her second holiday with her new man after meeting him through her Love Island co-star.

The influencer and podcast host, 29, is now in Dubai with the Welsh hunk and sources have told The Sun they “get on like a house on fire.”

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She is currently on her second holiday with Ruben Moreira[/caption]
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She met the hunk through Love Island pal Liam Reardon – and we can report the pair are ‘getting on like a house on fire’[/caption]

Earlier this week, Chloe went public with her new man, Ruben Moreira, as she moves on from her former romance with Toby Aromolaran, 25.

Now they are enjoying their next sun-soaked getaway and a source was first to tell us: “It’s early days for Chloe and Ruben but they have known each other a while through Liam Reardon and they get on like a house on fire.

“They holidayed in Australia together in a big group at the start of the year and romance blossomed there.

“Now they are on holiday together in Dubai, so it’s heating up.

“Chloe thinks he’s gorgeous and she knows he’s a decent bloke as she trusts Liam wouldn’t be mates with someone who wasn’t a good guy.”

Chloe has now taken to her Instagram Stories to capture their cute date night at Shimmers eatery, with a plate of fresh fish and salad seen on the table.

Another snap saw her posing for a sultry selfie with the caption: “Get me to bed with some Brooklyn Nine Nine now.”

Previously, following her festive getaway to Australia, she hailed their trip: “The actual best place in the world with the best people in the world.”

Chloe, who shot to fame on Love Island’s 2021 season, posted a picture on her Instagram Stories of her and Ruben just last week.

Fans immediately took this to mean she was “soft launching” her new relationship.

Taking to Reddit, one wrote: “Love that for her. That’s literally so fun for the four of them as friends, hope it all works out!!”

While another said: “So happy for Chloe.”

This one added: “This is great news.”

Chloe met Ruben through fellow Love Island 2021 co-star Liam Reardon, as the two men are friends.

Love Island winners - where they are now

EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.

Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:

2025 – The second series of All Stars saw Gabby Allen and Case O’Gorman scoop the crown. STATUS: Still together.

2024 – The summer Love Island saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners. STATUS: Broken up.

2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.

2023 – Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.

2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.

2022 – Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.

2021 – Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together.

2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.

2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.

2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.

2017 – Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up.

2016Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they’ve had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.

2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.

Liam dates Chloe’s BFF and co-star Millie Court.

Millie and Liam proved the eventual winners of their reality TV series.

Yet they have faced relationship struggles of their own, splitting up before reuniting for their next chapter together.

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Chloe has captured the pair’s Dubai getaway – and fun dinner out – on her Instagram Stories
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Her new romance comes after her split with Love Island co-star Toby Aromolaran[/caption]

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