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Mel Robbins Accused of Plagiarizing “Let Them” Theory for New Book



If it seems like everyone from Oprah to your best friend is raving about the new book, The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About, by bestselling author, podcast host, and former lawyer, Mel Robbins, it's because they are.

The book, which was released December 24, 2024 and published by Hay House, is currently #1 on Amazon Charts with the most copies sold for the week of Feb. 9, 2025. It is already a New York Times, Sunday Times, and Audible Bestseller with over 29,000 reviews on GoodReads. In addition to promoting it on morning TV and the podcast circuit, including her own podcast, The Mel Robbins Podcast, Robbins recently announced an international tour to celebrate the book, including upcoming appearances in Toronto, Boston, Chicago, New York, and London.

On MelRobbins.com, the book is described as: "Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned podcast host, introduces The Let Them Theory—a groundbreaking approach to reclaiming your life by focusing on what you can control and releasing what you can't." In it, Robbins claims she discovered the theory following a conversation with her daughter when taking her son to prom in May 2023.

However, a writer on Substack is arguing that Robbins is not the originator of this theory. In a Jan. 7, 2025 post, Sage Justice, a playwright, author, and activist, published an article titled "Mel Robbins and Plagiarism" in which she alleges Robbins stole the concept and "Let Them/Let Me" phrases for her book from writer and poet Cassie Phillips without giving proper credit. Justice is joining a growing movement of voices speaking out on behalf of Phillips, who has also been positioning herself as the original creator of "Let Them" since 2019.

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Claims of Plagiarism Over the "Let Them" Theory

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Robbins describes the "Let Them" theory as "a mindset tool that instantly helps you identify what is in your control and what is not in your control." In the book, she helps readers release what they can't control, such as other people's actions, thoughts, and words ("Let Them"). The key second component, she explains, is deciding what actions, thoughts, or words you do next ("Let Me") since those are within your control.

Fans have clung onto this as a radical new way to navigate everything from friendships to romantic relationships, their habits on social media, and more.

However, in her Substack post, Justice argues that "Let Them" is not a new theory. She writes that she recognized it from a poem called "Let Them" written by author Cassie Phillips in 2019.

When listening to the audiobook version of Robbin's The Let Them Theory, Justice describes how she was waiting to hear credit given to Phillips, but it never came.

"I listened to the entire book, even the appendix, special thanks acknowledgments and closing credits-twice; nowhere did I hear, 'Thank you to the woman who wrote the viral poem that I based an entire book upon,'" writes Justice. (Best Life can verify there is no mention of Cassie Phillips in the book.)

By allegedly inquiring about this in a public comment on one of Robbins' social media posts promoting the book (Robbins has reportedly not responded), Justice was connected to Phillips and interviewed her about the situation.

In their conversation, which Justice quotes in her Substack post, Phillips told Justice that her original poem "Let Them" was written in 2019. In September 2022, she said it went viral after she posted a photo of the phrase "Let Them" tattooed on her own arm. In October 2022, Phillips said her follow-up poem, "Let Me," also went viral.

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Mel Robbins Shares Discovery of "Let Them" on Social Media

On May 13, 2023, Mel Robbins posted an Instagram Reel sharing her discovery of "Let Them":

"I just heard about this thing called the “Let Them Theory” and holy crap… I absolutely LOVE this!!!!" wrote Robbins in the caption. "Stop wasting energy on trying to get other people to meet YOUR expectations. Just LET THEM show you who they truly are. And then YOU get to choose what you do next. BOOM! 💥"

In a May 23, 2023 episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Robbins describes how the Reel received "over 14 millions views" in less than a week. She then goes on to describe the theory in length and how she discovered it after speaking to her daughter at her son's prom photos:

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Cassie Phillips Defends Origination of "Let Them" Via Facebook

Phillips claims Robbins took the "Let Them" theory around this time and started promoting it as her own. "She [ended] up using that to build an entire following about it," Phillips told Justice. "She announced her novel releasing in September/October of 2024 saying she dedicated 2 years to creating the theory, but [she] had only been involved for 1.5 year building a fandom and incorrectly explaining it."

Phillips' own Facebook and Instagram accounts are populated by posts dating back to 2022 referencing "Let Them" and her poem (Best Life could not find a direct link to the original poem allegedly published in 2019).

On September 28, 2022, Phillips reposted a fellow Facebook user's mention of her, along with a full copy of her poem and a photo of a tattoo reading "Let Them."

"I saw this tattoo on facebook the other day & as I read the meaning behind it my body instantly got covered in chills. I needed this! Some of those words I needed to hear I posted below. You may need them too," the fan wrote.

Phillips captioned the repost: "I am humbled… just humbled y’all."


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On October 13, 2022, Phillips posted a photo of her own "Let Them" tattoo on her arm with a caption reflecting on "going viral."

"If someone would have told me a month ago that I would go viral, I would have laughed. I am truly humbled. This has been an incredible journey and I will never be able to thank everyone enough," Phillips wrote. "I hope you find yourself without the approval of others, that unapologetic version of you. And on the hard days, the days you decided to 'let them', I hope you remember your worth. Because your value will never decrease from someone’s inability to see your worth. Once you get to that liberating moment of realizing self-worth, I hope you remember that it’s finally time to 'Let You.'"

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Since 2022, Phillips has shared products featuring the "Let Them" phrase, such as t-shirts and blankets made by others, as well as fan messages sent to her about her poems. There have also been many images of tattoos shared—which are also shared in Mel Robbins' book. (Best Life cannot verify if they are the same images.)

On July 27, 2023, Phillips made the first mention of Mel Robbins on her Facebook page:

"If you’re here for 'Let Them'-You've found me," Phillips writes. "But I’m not sure what you’ve found. Some days I get overwhelmed. My tattoo and my words are everywhere. All over Tik Tok [sic], trending on Twitter and Facebook. Plastered on cups, backpacks, hoodies, t-shirts, and decals. Then when each time a celebrity picks it up, it goes viral again. And then here comes my supporters ready to battle for me. It’s a lot and at times too much. I never thought I would make this post. My words went viral years ago before any celebrity decided to monetize it."

"I do not endorse Mel Robbins and her devious use of my words, the poem, and the mantra," she continues. "She has yet to release an apology or a statement about the intellectual property theft."

Since posting, Phillips edited the comment, marked "Edited 12/24," in which she states: "I have never been ok with someone paying for words that are free. A support system and movement that is FREE. There are support groups using 'Let Them' across different social medias that offer free guidance and help. You do not need to buy or purchase a $30 book from a self-acclaimed author to join the Let Them Movement. Someone who jumped on the bandwagon to make $$."

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Public Calls for Justice

In her Substack post, Justice calls out Hay House, the publishers of Robbins' book, for its recommended practice to authors to "use A.I." for research. "It's just another way of encouraging them to plagiarize because AI is trained off of our words [those of us who share on public platforms to inspire others]," Justice recounts saying in her conversation with Phillips.

"It angers me that [writers with] larger followings can do as they please!" Phillips told Justice. "If we don't take a stand, what does this mean for the beginning writers? To allow this to continue, means that larger followed authors or writers can commit theft, use AI, and steal from originators for FOLLOWS and for MONEY. This violates everything writers stand for."

Justice ends her post by arguing that Mel Robbins ("a former lawyer," Justice points out) should give proper credit to Cassie Phillips. She suggests that, until she does so, the public should not support Robbins by buying copies of her book.

Justice then goes on to promote Phillips' forthcoming book, Let Them: Words for the Healing Soul, which had a release date of February 1, 2025 on Amazon.

However, at the time of writing, the Amazon listing is no longer active. On her Facebook page, Phillips wrote in a February 14 post that she pulled her own book in response to another Amazon book listing by an impostor called The Art of Letting Them by Cassandra Phillips.

"This book is available on Amazon. IT IS NOT ME," writes Phillips. "It is a publisher/person attempting to make money using MY name with one change in the spelling (L).I do not know who this is, nor do I endorse it. Until Amazon responds back and handles this with Grace, I’ve pulled my book."

Meanwhile, strangers on the Internet are posting content seeking justice for Phillips, including this recent Reel by The Haven:

25K views · 128 reactions | Why did Mel Robbins fail to include Cassie Phillips and the #letthem poem in her book? #selfhelpbooks #letthemtheory | The Haven www.facebook.com

A Fight Over Trademark

In a follow-up Substack post published January 21, 2025, titled "Can Mel Robbins Trademark Your Words?", Justice introduces her readers to the ongoing Trademark battle over the phrase "Let Them."

Public records show Mel Robbins Productions, Inc., filed for trademark rights for "Let Them" on July 11, 2024. The trademark was requested to cover "Education and Entertainment Services," "Houseware and Glass Products," "Leather Products not including clothing," "Paper Goods and Printed Material," "Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products," "Clothing Products," and "Fabrics."

The application was denied on August 30, 2024. A letter of protest was sent on November 16, 2024, and "non-action" was emailed on November 18. On February 10, 2025, an application extension was requested and accepted.

If Mel Robbins Productions, Inc., acquires trademark approval, any products or materials fitting the above descriptions will owe a licensing fee to the company.

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In the public documents, the United States Public Trademark Office (USPTO) states in prior arguments and evidence within the case in regard to trademark classes 9 ("Computer & Software"), 16 ("Paper & Printed Materials"), and 41 ("Education and Entertainment Services"):

"Registration is refused because the applied-for mark is a slogan or term that does not function as a trademark or service mark to indicate the source of applicant’s goods and/or services and to identify and distinguish them from others."

It goes on to state:

"The attached evidence, from third-party webpages, shows that the term or expression 'LET THEM' and/or '"LET THEM THEORY' is commonly used on a wide-array of goods and/or services to reference letting go of control and expectations and instead allowing others to make their own choices... Additionally, the prior provided evidence demonstrates that the wording 'THEORY' describes applicant's educational and instructional materials and/or services that encompass application of beliefs or principles to guide action or assists comprehension or judgment for the commonly used phrase 'LET THEM.' Taken together, because consumers are accustomed to seeing this term or expression commonly used in everyday speech by many different sources, they would not perceive it as a mark identifying the source of applicant’s goods and/or services but rather as only conveying an informational message."

In a "January 2025" edit to Justice's second Substack post, she includes a quote from Phillips claiming that the evidence presented in the trademark application is her work.

"The 18 photos used as documents? My work," Phillips tells Justice. "My published work. Survivors and their tattoos with my handwriting. Etsy shops with my permission and handwriting. My poetry and mantra plastered all over articles dating back to 2021 and 2022.'"

This is a developing story. Best Life has reached out to Mel Robbins, Hay House, Cassie Phillips, and Sage Justice for comment, but has not heard back at the time of publishing.

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Dentist reveals the horrifying reasons she BANS 4 foods and drinks from her home

WHEN it comes to foods your dentist might disapprove of you keeping in your home, sugar is top of the list.

It’s no secret that regularly snacking on cookies and sweets can lead to tooth decay in both kids and adults.

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It’s not just sugar harming your teeth – salty snacks and ready meals could also be to blame

But they’re not the only treat you might want to think twice about stashing in your food cupboards.

According to Dr Nyree Whitley, chief clinical officer at mydentist, your favourite salty snack can “feed plaque and bacteria” in your mouth, increasing your risk of cavities.

And if your go-to is to pop a ready meal into the microwave at the end of a long day, you’re probably not doing your gnashers any favours.

What’s more, easy-to-chew processed meals could also up your child’s risk of tooth loss and speech problems later in life, Dr Whitley added.

The dental expert revealed four foods and drinks she’d never allow in her home.

1. Energy drinks

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Energy drinks are both sugary and acidic[/caption]

In your mind, an energy drink might not pose the same risks as a can of Cola.

Though they can certainly give you a much needed energy boost when you’re lagging, they won’t help you maintain your pearly whites, Dr Whitley warned.

She said: “While a popular choice and source of energy, most energy drinks contain high levels of sugar and acid, which could cause damage to your enamel, and lead to sensitivity and dental decay.

“The first indication of this may be teeth sensitive to temperature and sugars.” 

If you can’t do without your energy boost, Dr Whitley recommended you opt for a sugar free alternative.

“Drink them in moderation to minimise damage to your teeth,” she added.

“You may also find it beneficial to drink them through a straw, rinse your mouth with water after drinking them to reduce acidity and wait for at least one hour before you brush your teeth.” 

2. Crisps

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The starch on crisps can cling to your teeth and feed plaque[/caption]

It might surprise you to know that an intensely salty snack like crisps can harm your gnashers too.

As Dr Whitley explained: “Crisps are typically quite high in starch, which over time, breaks down into sugar and can feed plaque and bacteria.

“In some cases, this can lead to tooth decay. Because of their texture, crisps can also get stuck in your teeth and be quite difficult for saliva to wash away food particles, which can cause plaque build-up.

“If you opt for salty crisps, you may also find you get a dry mouth, which can increase your risk of developing tooth decay.”

The solution?

Only crunch on crisps in moderation to keep your teeth healthy and lower your risk of tooth decay or damage.

3. Sweets

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The next addition to Dr Whitley’s list of forbidden foods won’t come as a surprise to any of us.

The dental expert said: “It’s no secret that consuming too much sugar can have a harmful effect on our overall health, but it is also the leading cause of tooth decay in both children and adults.

“When we eat sugar, it interacts with the bacteria in plaque to produce acid, which can slowly dissolve the enamel on our teeth and create holes or cavities.”

Dr Whitley advised: “If you have a naturally sweet tooth, try to enjoy sugar in balance and opt for unprocessed forms of sugar where possible.”

This can include naturally sweet food like fruit.

But if you really have a hankering for cakes and jelly sweets, try switching them out for dark chocolate, Dr Whitley suggested.

Enjoy a couple squares in moderation to keep your smile healthy.

4. Ready meals

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Ultra processed foods (UPF) refer to foods that have been heavily altered from their original state and contain ingredients you wouldn’t usually find in your home kitchen.

Think meat products like bacon, ham and sausages, as well as packaged biscuits and ice cream, crisps, fizzy drinks, breakfast cereals, fruity yoghurts and supermarket bread.

Mounting evidence has linked these foods to a higher risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and bowel cancer, with junk food linked to 32 illnesses in a study published last year.

Meanwhile, research tracking people’s health for 30 years linked diets heavy in UPFs to a higher risk of early death.

According to Dr Whitley, this category of foods can cause oral health problems too.

How ultra processed is YOUR kitchen?

Ultra processed foods (UPFs) were defined by Brazilian researchers who made the NOVA classification system. It breaks foods into groups depending on how processed they are. The most natural foods are in group 1, while the most processed are in group 4.

The groups do not entirely indicate how healthy a food is. However, it does indicate how processed it is – and studies have linked UPFs to a number of diseases.

How does your kitchen compare to the following groups?

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods (group 1)

  • vegetables and fruits (fresh or frozen)
  • dried fruits with no added sugar, honey, or oil
  • grains and legumes (chickpeas, lentils)
  • meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs
  • milk without added sugar
  • plain yogurt with no added sugar
  • nuts and seeds
  • spices and herbs
  • tea, coffee, water

Processed culinary ingredients (group 2)

  • iodized salt
  • salted butter
  • sugar and molasses from cane or beet
  • honey extracted from combs
  • syrup from maple trees
  • vegetable oils crushed from olives or seeds
  • butter and lard from milk and pork
  • starches extracted from corn and other plants
  • vegetable oils with added anti-oxidants
  • vinegar with added preservatives

Processed foods (group 3)

  • canned vegetables, fruits, and legumes
  • fruits in syrup
  • salted or sugared nuts and seeds
  • salted cured or smoked meats
  • canned fish
  • artisanal breads and cheese

Ultra-processed foods (group 4)

  • pop and fruit drinks
  • sweetened yogurt
  • sweet or savoury packaged snacks (e.g., cookies)
  • candies and cake mixes
  • mass-produced packaged breads and buns
  • margarines and spreads
  • breakfast cereals
  • cereal and energy bars
  • energy drinks
  • instant soups, sauces, and noodles
  • poultry and fish nuggets, hot dogs
  • many ready-to-heat products: pre-prepared pies, pasta, and pizza dishes

She said: “Recent research has shown that UPFs could be causing changes to the shape of children’s jaws and teeth, which is alarming.

“Because most UPFs are designed for convenience, they are often easier to chew, which can lead to weakness in the jaw.

“If children’s jaws don’t develop properly, this could cause them a plethora of oral health problems over the course of their life – such as difficulty eating, tooth loss, or speech problems.”

She added: “UPFs are typically high in preservatives, additives, and often sugar, which can cause tooth decay if not enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

“We are seeing an increase in tooth decay when it comes to children’s oral health, which is often connected to ultra processed foods such as fizzy drinks, crisps, chocolate and sweets.

“However, other processed foods such as pre-made meals often also contain a high-level of additives and sugar which can be harmful to our oral health.” 

Dr Whitley acknowledged that UPFs “are a part of people’s diets due to convenience and cost”.

She advised: “It’s important that parents are ensuring their children are enjoying foods such as crisps, fizzy drinks and processed meals in moderation and maintaining a balanced diet, with regular check-ups at their dentist to maintain good oral health.”

Dr Whitley's oral health tips

Dr Whitley had two takeaways she wanted people to keep in mind.

1. If you’re getting cavities, it’s a sign to cut back on treats

And if you really can’t resist sweets, try and have them in limited amounts.

Dr Whitley said: “If your children have a naturally sweet tooth, try to allow them to enjoy sugar in balance and opt for unprocessed forms of sugar where possible.

“If you find that they usually reach for sweets, try switching them out for dark chocolate and enjoy it in moderation to maintain a healthy smile.” 

2. Always wait for at least an hour before brushing your teeth 

    Dr Whitley said: “If you’re enjoying sweet, starchy, processed foods or a glass of wine, I’d advise that you wait for one hour before brushing your teeth.

    “Because sugar is high in acidity, their enamel will temporarily be softened. If you brush your teeth too soon after consuming sugar then you’ll spread the acid around and could cause damage to their enamel, which is crucial in shielding your teeth from damage and staining.” 

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    Body found at Scots harbour as family of missing OAP informed

    A MAN’S body has been found in the search for a missing pensioner.

    Cops looking for missing OAP Ian Ritchie recovered the body from Lossiemouth Harbour earlier today.

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    Police said the body was found at around 2pm. Ian’s family have been informed.

    The 86-year-old had been reported missing overnight after last being seen at around 5pm in the Dunbar Street area of the town.

    A frantic search was launched to locate him, with authorities describing him as 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build, with short grey hair.

    But emergency services were alerted to the tragic discovery in the Morayshire port earlier this afternoon.

    While formal identification has yet to take place, police have notified his family.

    Officers said they do not believe there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

    A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

    A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2pm on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, we were made aware of a body in the water at Lossiemouth Harbour.

    “Formal identification has still to take place, however, the family of Ian Ritchie, 86, who was reported missing in the area, have been informed.

    “There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

    More to follow…

    For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun.

    Thescottishsun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.

    Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thescottishsun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.

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    ‘We’re not fully prepared’ – Odds of asteroid that could ‘wipe out Ireland’ in seven years goes up again

    THE odds of an asteroid that could “wipe out Ireland” if it collides with Earth have gone up again, with an expert saying: “We’re not fully prepared for anything like this.”

    Astronomy experts have raised the alarm about a 100-metre-wide asteroid called 2024 YR4.

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    The odds of the asteroid hitting Earth have gone up again[/caption]

    The asteroid now tops NASA’s potentially hazardous objects list and is ranked first on the Sentry list of potential Earth impact events.

    Sentry is a system used to monitor and analyse current asteroid data, and according to the latest information the asteroid’s chances of impact have increased.

    When the space rock was first detected by NASA’s Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in December 2024, experts initially gave it a 1.2 percent – or one-in-83 – chance of colliding with Earth.

    Earlier this month, those odds were raised to 2.3 percent, or one-in-43.

    And as of this morning, the probability has increased further with the chance of impact now at 2.6 percent, or one-in-38 – more than double the initial estimate by astronomers.

    Describing it as a “country killer”, David Moore from Astronomy Ireland said the increasing odds of it hitting Earth are worrying.

    He told the Irish Sun: “We are not fully prepared for anything like this just yet, and it is definitely something to look out for.

    “From December when it was first discovered, the odds of it hitting have kept going up and up – something you don’t want to see with an asteroid of this size.

    “You don’t see asteroids like this often, and we can only see its path of direction every four years – that is where all of the worry is coming from.

    “An asteroid of this size could easily wipe out the entire country; even if it doesn’t hit Ireland, we are sure to face repercussions if it comes anywhere close.”

    The asteroid has triggered a global defence plan, with fears mounting that it could hit in 2032.

    Roughly the size of the Statue of Liberty including its plinth, it has been moved to the top of the impact threat list by both US and European space agencies.

    The only asteroid that ever had a higher impact rating was Apophis in 2004.

    At the time of its discovery, calculations expected a collision by 2029, but its risk has since been downgraded, and it is now not expected to collide with Earth for another 100 years.

    However, experts warn this asteroid poses a real threat.

    Its recent discovery has already led to the activation of global defence measures – including two UN-endorsed asteroid response teams.

    Moore added: “The size of this asteroid, YR4, means it could be 100 times more powerful than the atomic bombs of the Second World War, which were about 15,000 tonnes of TNT.”

    And he also pointed out that we don’t have rockets ready to alter the asteroid’s trajectory, though a few experiments have been conducted.

    Moore explained that a 100-meter asteroid wouldn’t burn up in Earth’s atmosphere and if it hit, it would cause an explosion with the force of a megaton.

    And although he said there’s a 90 per cent chance it won’t hit Ireland, that 10 per cent is more than enough to be worried about.

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    Love Island’s Jessy Potts sparks rumours she’s signing for HUGE ITV reality show after snubbing All Stars villa

    LOVE Island star Jessy Potts has revealed she’s up for a new TV challenge – and this time it’s not a dating show.

    Jessy, who dated reality TV King Joey Essex after meeting on Love Island last year, is eyeing up a spot on a huge ITV show.

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    Jessy Potts at the Dancing on Ice studio.
    The reality star posted photos of her in the Dancing On Ice audience
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    Jessy Potts at the Dancing on Ice studio.
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    The blonde stunner captioned it ‘my turn next’[/caption]

    The blonde stunner shared a photo of her in the Dancing On Ice audience as she attended last weekend’s live show.

    She captioned: “My turn next?” followed with an ice skate emoji.

    Jessy’s fans were desperate for the star to sign up for the dance competition.

    One wrote: “Stop I’d die if you went on dancing on ice!!!!!”

    A second posted: “Would love to see those Bambi legs on ice skates.”

    A third cheekily gushed: “You’re far too hot for the ice you would melt it.”

    Last week, Jessy revealed she was approached to take part in the current All Stars series – but turned it down.

    The 25-year-old has not entered the Love Island villa in South Africa this series after her former rival Grace Jackson arrived.

    Jessy replied to a fan who asked her about the show, and alongside a laughing face emoji, she wrote: “Pretty sure everyone that’s ever been on the show gets approached for all stars.”

    The star was famously coupled up with Joey Essex during her time on the show last summer, after ‘stealing’ him from Grace.

    Joey and Jessy dated for a few months  after Love Island came to an end,but the pair decided to call time on their relationship.

    Their relationship came under question on this series of Love Island, when bombshell Grace revealed she and Joey had met up for a “flirty” catch-up after he reached out to her following the show.

    Jessy was clearly surprised by the revelation and shared the clip on her Instagram Story – hinting that she had no idea about the reunion.

    She captioned the post: “Lol It’s all coming out now, isn’t it.”

    Joey Essex's famous exes

    Sam Faiers – Joey dated Towie co-star Sam Faiers from 2011.

    The pair were one of the original Essex duos, and were together on and off for three years before ending the relationship for good in September, 2014.

    Amy Willerton – Joey was rumoured to be dating his I’m A Celeb co-star Amy Willerton in 2013, when they both appeared on the show together.

    The romance soon fizzled out afterwards and Willerton, who won the title of Miss Universe Great Britain said she found it difficult.

    Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday newspaper, she said: “The attention after we left the show was really hard for me. While Joey had a strong management team behind him, I didn’t really have anybody in my corner.”

    Stephanie Pratt – Made In Chelsea star and US born socialite, Stephanie Pratt, dated Joey for three months.

    They fell for each other while appearing in Celebs Go Dating and shared a steamy kiss in Joey’s swimming pool.

    But he dumped her in October 2016 for making him “spend too much time in Chelsea”.

    Lorena Medina – Joey met model Lorena Medina on MTV reality show Ex On The Beach in 2019.

    Their relationship seemed to be going well after Joey showed her around his hometown of Chigwell in Essex. But the pair split in February 2020.

    Lorena had moved into his home in Chigwell, Essex, in September 2019, but they had a furious bust-up after he was snapped entering singer Rita Ora’s home in the early hours of the morning.

    Rita Ora – Joey’s ex Lorena revealed to The Sun that she dumped Joey after he spent a wild night out with Rita Ora early in 2020.

    He was holed up for 13 hours in Rita’s mansion after the pair had tried to avoid being seen together by taking separate cars between venues.

    However, the pair have denied that there was anything romantic between them.

    Joey said: “We have known each other for years. She’s a nice girl but we’re just friends.”

    Vanessa BauerJoey was rumoured to have had a brief romance with Dancing on Ice pro skater Vanessa Bauer during his stint on the hit ITV show in 2023.

    Rumours of the pair’s relationship circled for months in the lead up to the show airing, with Vanessa exclusively denying the whispers to the Sun in November 2022.

    The pair came runners-up during the final in March – and while it seemed like they were close on the show, it appeared to have fizzled out shortly after.

    By May 2023, Joey confirmed he was single and said he could not see a future for them after the final.

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    Jessy split from Joey Essex just seven weeks after leaving the villa[/caption]
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    Major breakthrough in case of ‘The Baldock Woman’ hit and killed while walking barefoot across major A-road 50 years ago

    INVESTIGATORS have made a major breakthrough in the hunt for a woman who was killed 50 years ago.

    The so-called “Baldock Woman” died while walking barefoot on the A1 outside the market town of Baldock in Hertfordshire on February 18, 1975.

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    Investigators trying to identify a woman who was killed 50 years ago have released a picture of what she may have looked like[/caption]
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    An image of what the cold case victim may have been wearing on the night she was killed[/caption]

    Her life and the circumstances surrounding her death have largely remained a mystery, but investigators have now released a picture of what she may have looked like as well as her name.

    She was last seen walking without shoes just outside the historic town before she was hit by at least one vehicle.

    It is not thought she had been barefoot for long as the soles of her feet were not dirty.

    Volunteers working with Locate International, a charity which investigates cold cases, have been communicating with a couple who may have know the woman at the time she was killed.

    A forensic artist has used the information gathered to produce images of what she may have looked like.

    The couple said she was a French national between 23 and 25 who went by the name of either Anna or Odile.

    Investigators then pored through local news archives and found an article which mentioned the name Odile Ledoux who matched the description from November 25, 1972 in the Cambridge Evening News.

    A charity spokesman said: “This is potentially a major development in the investigation and we would appeal to anyone who recognises the name to come forward.

    “But until all lines of inquiry are ruled out, we will continue to investigate all leads.”

    “Baldock Woman” stayed with the couple in the early 70s and they said she was a regular at the Stotfold Social Club near Baldock and worked at an industrial estate in nearby Henlow, Bedfordshire before travelling to study at a language school in Cambridge.

    The article stated Odile Ledoux was an English student at Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology, now Anglia Ruskin University, and lived on Sturton Street in Cambridge.

    The team working on the case believe she was from or had lived in the north of Paris and had friends in Newquay, Cornwall.

    Mark Greenhalgh, the charity’s chief executive officer, said: “Even after 50 years, we are confident that someone out there can help provide the one important clue that can help us reunite Baldock Woman with her identity.

    “The window to do so is closing, however.

    “If she was alive today, she would be in her late 60s to mid 70s, so we are eager for people to come forward before it is too late.

    “For years, our volunteers have worked diligently to identify Baldock Woman.

    “Just one clue, however small, can help progress our investigation, or send it in a new direction, so please come forward.”

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    The victim was walking barefoot on the A1 outside the market town of Baldock when she was killed[/caption]

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    Urgent warning for Irish shoppers as popular Stanley cup recalled over ‘burns’ risk 

    A POPULAR travel cup has been recalled due to “burns” fears.

    Stanley 1913, the makers of the wildly popular Stanley cups which went viral last year, have issued a product recall.

    They have recalled their Trigger Action Travel Mugs, used to keep liquids hot while on the go.

    It came as a result of a burns risk due to threads in the lid.

    The company explained that threads in the lid can shrink when they come into contact with heat.

    This can cause the lid to detach and result in the hot drink burning the user.

    The batch numbers for the affected product are 20-02824, 20-02033, 20-02825 and 20-02030.

    Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately.

    They have been told they can contact Stanley for a replacement lid.

    They said: “The risk presented by this product is burns. The lid threads on the product can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use which could result in burns.

    “The brand is Stanley. The model numbers are 20-02824, 20-02033, 20-02825, 20-02030.

    “There are approximately 228 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

    Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Stanley 1913 for a replacement lid.

    Replacement lids can be requested through the following link Home | Stanley Recall.

    Meanwhile, fans of a popular brand of crisps sold at Dunnes Stores and Supervalu have been hit with a major warning.

    The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said there was undeclared milk in specific batches of Boundless Sour Cream and Onion Flavour Chips.

    The pack size of the affected product was 80g and the batch codes are 31724, 32424, 34624, and 34724.

    Those who have already bought the item and are intolerant to milk should not consume it.

    Only those without a dairy allergy should eat the crisps.

    The crisps are sold in both Supervalu and Dunnes Stores, so frequent shoppers should be aware.

    The supermarkets are likely to pull the items from the shelves if they have them in stock.

    The FSAI said: “The following batches of Boundless Sour Cream and Onion Flavour Chips contain milk which is not declared in the list of ingredients.

    “This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk.” 

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    Stanley has issued a recall

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    1 Disturbing ‘Game of Thrones’ Book Fact Makes Red Wedding Even More Gut-Wrenching

    Looking back at the most atrocious betrayals in Game of Thrones, we can say that the Red Wedding tops the list. Not only did it take two of the most beloved characters halfway through the series, but it also violated an ancient Westerosi tradition that many book readers would recognize. We recall the massacre orchestrated […]

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    Jeff Probst Needs To Rein It In: 3 Contestants Nearly Died During ‘Survivor’

    Survivor is known for its high-stakes competition, where contestants are pushed to their physical and mental limits. The show’s extreme challenges, harsh environments, and survival elements can lead to thrilling moments of victory — but at times, the risks become all too real. Contestants have faced everything from severe dehydration to life-threatening injuries, and in […]

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