InstagramMAFS fans have spotted one of the most awkward show moments yet as a ‘red flag’ bridesmaid lied to the best man about whether her sister had kids[/caption]
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InstagramBridesmaid Cleo kept saying ‘I don’t know’[/caption]
One of the newly matched couples, Adrian and Awhina, seemed to hit it off and have a connection, but Awhina was left nervous about telling her new groom that she has a son.
Awhina has a child from a previous relationship before entering into her MAFS marriage.
And her twin sister wasn’t about to give the game away before the bride had opened up about her son, as she was filmed lying to the best man.
Adrian’s best man, who is also his twin brother, asked Awhina’s bridesmaid Cleo, who is also her twin sister, whether Awhina had kids.
In a very awkward moment, Adrian asked if she had kids, to which she said no.
He went on to ask: “Does your sister?” to which the bridesmaid replied: “I don’t know,” despite knowing full well that her sister has a son.
He asked again: “She got a kid?” to which the bridesmaid again responded: “I don’t know.”
Cleo can be seen talking to the camera, and says: “I panicked,” and then it pans back to the groom who looks confused.
He goes on: “You don’t know?” and Cleo just smiles in response, adding: “I didn’t know what to say.
“I didn’t want to lie and I couldn’t tell the truth. What have I done? But it’s OK – I don’t know is open to interpretation.”
After this, Awhina ends up telling Adrian about her son.
But the pair were left butting heads when Adrian made a comment about not being able to love his new wife’s children.
As the couple discussed the importance of family, they both admitted it was “important” to have a family during their marriage.
Awhina then admitted she wanted to have “more children and build on my already family.”
However, Adrian then appeared uncomfortable as he responded to her comments about her “already family”.
He said: “Having a kid is a special moment in your life.
“I don’t know how I feel about you having experienced that with someone else.
“Like my biggest thing is I sort of want to share that special moment as a first with someone else.”
Awhina looked on shocked as she seemed rattled by the comments he was making.
She turned her head away as Adrian continued to air his thoughts in which he appeared to get his words in a bit of a muddle.
Adrian said: “If I’m being 100% honest, I don’t know if I can love my kids as much as your kids.”
It seemed that when he actually meant to say is that he wasn’t sure if he would be able to love Awhina’s existing children as much as ones that they may go on to have together in the future.
His comments left many MAFS fans insisting he was a red flag as one said: “Red flag. Wouldn’t even get involved with any guy who would say that.”
As another echoed: “I don’t think he should be reproducing at all actually.”
InstagramAwhina admitted she wanted to have “more children and build on my already family”[/caption]
InstagramThe couple couldn’t see eye to eye as they discussed children[/caption]
3 days agoBlogsComments Off on I’ll be sending my kids to school in their uniform this World Book Day, you can judge but there’s a very good reason
SAT in the middle of her living room floor surrounded by discarded fabric, empty bottles of glue and ribbon Chelsea Leeland took a gulp of wine.
The entire room was a mess, littered with fabric scraps, glue guns, spilled glitter bottles, cardboard, and splattered fabric paint which had even made its way onto the wall.
SuppliedChelsea Leeland’s children won’t be taking part in World Book Day[/caption]
SuppliedInstead Elson and Ella will be heading to school in their uniform today[/caption]
SuppliedThe mum estimates she’s spent around £600 on costumes in the past[/caption]
It was 1am and the mum of three still had not finished the fairy wings for her nine-year-old daughter Ella’s costume.
The fairy crown was covered in more glue than sequins and her six-year-old son Elson’s bear outfit ‘resembled roadkill and still needed a tail’.
As Chelsea’s then two-month-old Ernie began grumbling in his cot needing a change and the mum, exhausted after spending eight hours making costumes burst into tears.
“Everyone else was asleep and I was still up trying to make sure my eldest two kids had the perfect outfit.
“I made a vow then and there that my kids were wearing a normal uniform to school and going ‘as themselves’.
“I refuse to fall victim to the competitive mummy madness.”
Chelsea argues that she shouldn’t have to spend money buying costumes either.
“Equally I refuse to spend hundreds on the ‘perfect costume’ or face the judgmental gaze of the yummy mummies who have their child’s costume tailored or specially made,” she says.
“World Book Day is more about posing for an Instagram post than it is reading and I would rather concentrate on my child’s reading than costume making.
Chelsea, 28, in her dislike of the event which schools will celebrate across the globe today.
A survey by Tu Clothing discovered four out of five parents or 81% feel pressured to create a good costume.
While almost a quarter or 21% of parents find last-minute costume preparations more overwhelming than getting their children ready for the first day of school after holidays.
Like Chelsea one in 20 parents are driven to tears over costume preparations.
Meanwhile a Mumsnet study revealed three-quarters of parents think World Book Day is a “hassle” and one in ten parents or 10% felt judged over their choice of outfit.
In the past four years Chelsea admits she has spent more than £600 including a Wednesday Adams dress and special wig, a Wonder Woman outfit, a Princess dress and three outfits one year including Alice in Wonderland on Ella’s costumes since she started reception in 2021.
“She couldn’t decide one year, and I couldn’t face book day tears so I bought three.”
“When Elson started nursery school, the competition intensified and took World Book Day dressing to a whole new level” she says.
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SuppliedChelsea feels that World Book Day has lost its message and has become overly competitive[/caption]
“Mums were bringing their three-year-old to nursery in designer costumes.
“One mum sent her child as a ‘Gucci toddler model’ and bragged her outfit cost more than a £1,000 . She brought in a catalogue from the store as ‘the book’ showing off the posh outfits.
“The nursery staff were dumbfounded especially as they were doing finger painting and a catalogue isn’t a reading book!.”
“I was gobsmacked.”
Since then, Chelsea says World Book Day and the competition between parents has only intensified.
“I watched hundreds of hours of DIY costume making, determined to create perfect Princess outfits, wizards’ costumes, mini superhero looks and every year I felt like a failure,” she admits.
This year when mums at the school gate started comparing notes on costumes Cheslea said there was more pressure to up the ante.
The day is a bizarre competitive sport for parents to show off their costume making skills
Chelsea Leeland
“They refused to say what they were dressing their child as so that they could do a ‘big reveal’ on social media,” she says.
“Others bragged they would hire a seamstress to make their child’s outfit look ‘just right’,”
“As a mum of three we do not have the income to hire professional help and so for the past four years I have stayed up until well past midnight finishing costumes.
“The day is a bizarre competitive sport for parents to show off their costume making skills.
“The stress of World Book Day has been so overwhelming I have had to say no to costumes altogether, and I feel great about the decision.
“My children will be arriving at school in their uniform today.”
Chelsea says many parents have lost track of the true meaning of the annual event.
“It’s about encouraging reading and celebrating the characters and the books your children love,” she says.
“It is not an opportunity to outdo other mums.”
Chelsea admits that she does feel sorry for her children as a result of her decision.
“This year Ella and Elson went to school wearing their normal uniforms and carrying three books they liked,” she says.
“I do admit that I feel a little guilty about my decision, fellow mums have been left horrified but I know I’ve made the right decision.
“My kids don’t seem too bothered anyway.”
What is World Book Day?
World Book Day was first held in the UK in 1997 with the brilliant intention of encouraging children to discover the pleasure of reading.
There’s a ton of evidence to show that the benefits of books are huge; from improving literacy and language skills to building empathy, concentration and emotional skills.
World Book Day was set up with the intention of changing lives through a love of reading.
Chelsea, who lives with husband Tom, 30, says her mini-costume rebellion has also led to arguments being avoided at home.
She explains: “Previously my kids fought over what they could wear and even when I’d made the outfit there would be complaints it was too scratchy, or they’d changed their mind.”
Chelsea says she knows some mums will label her lazy and selfish, but she does not care and feels no guilt.
“I want my kids to value reading and to actually learn to read, rather than focus on costumes,” she says.
“One of my children has special needs and using picture books has become a keyway for him to communicate his feelings.
“Many households do not have books relying on tablets and computers. I know the value of books for learning and especially their value for children with specific SEN needs.
“I would rather do practical things on world book day rather than waste money on costumes that get worn once and thrown out.”
I would rather do practical things on world book day rather than waste money on costumes
Chelsea Leeland
Chelsea is also encouraging parents wanting to ‘buck’ the World book Day costume to donate to Book Aid International, a charity dedicated to changing lives through books.
“If you would rather donate old books, find a baby or toddler bank using The Baby Bank Alliance website to find a bank for the books there,” she says.
“More people than ever are hit by the cost-of-living crisis and need any help you can offer.
“I also give old books as birthday presents to younger children in my family to my friends’ kids.
“Reading and books are the gift that keeps on providing pages of fun.”
“As for parents who think I am lazy. Throw the book at me. I dare you. I do not care.
“I know someone who will read it and enjoy it.”
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3 days agoBlogsComments Off on Wayne Lineker rushed to hospital as he worries fans with expletive-ridden video showing tubes up his nose
WAYNE Lineker has concerned fans after he revealed he was rushed to hospital.
The Ibiza club owner, 58, who’s brother is Gary Lineker, shared a expletive-ridden video which showed tubes up his nose.
Instagram / @waynelinekerWayne Lineker revealed he was in hospital[/caption]
Instagram / @waynelinekerThe reality star revealed he was having another operation on his shoulder[/caption]
Wayne is known for being one of Ibiza’s top club ownersInstagram
Wayne revealed he has had to have another shoulder operation after he fell during a boozy night out years ago.
The former Celebs Go Dating star previously revealed he has no memory of his fall which happened in August 2019, but that it happened on a big night out in Ibiza.
After undergoing surgery in 2021, Wayne has now had another op to heal his shoulder.
Sharing a video from his hospital bed, where he had tubes coming out of his nose, the reality star said: “Second shoulder operation successful.
“I’ve got two now, they call him the Bionic Man, but yeah, it all went well.
“I’m in the beautiful Fortress Clinic in London looking after me.
“Can’t lift my f**king arm up to turn the screen round, s**t, oh, there.
“Yeah I’m gonna have a little Netflix later, it’s quarter to-… it’s ten o’clock and I’ve got my IVs going, all good!
In the heartfelt post, he insisted that their late parents would want them to be close again.
In a emotional plea to Gary he wrote: “I know for a fact that they will be looking down on us with one wish.
“That would be to become proper brothers again. #lifestooshort.”
Taking a trip down memory lane, Wayne shared a series of pictures including one of an outdoor pool they used to visit.
Instagram @waynelinekerThe Celebs Go dating star thinks their parents would want them to be close again[/caption]
He wrote: “The universe works in mysterious ways. 55 years ago I used to go to Kenwood Road outdoor pool with my mum Dad and brother Gary every week during the summer holidays.
“This was at this time, I know this because it was only open a few years and sadly closed due to English weather – we didn’t get enough sunny days like Ibiza.
“It doesn’t look too dissimilar to how Ocean does now .. stick a few orange cups in people’s hands, some round beds in the pool,a few umbrellas and you got O beach Leicester.
Wayne continued: “Built on this land by developers were houses – our parents purchased one and Gary and I grew up there until we were adults.
InstagramWayne posted a series of childhood snaps to evoke their memories[/caption]
“The number of the house on Kenwood road was 10, the very same number my bro wore on his England shirt throughout his 80 international games.”
“Gary and I share the most incredible memories in that house, 2 brothers rarely leaving each others side.
“One of my favourite memories of us is both clearing the lounge every Saturday of furniture when mum and dad were out making a goal each end just to play one on one football for hours.
“Ofc then carefully replacing the furniture before coming home. They never did find out ..”
3 days agoNews 1Comments Off on Popular Galway takeaway closes after horror fire breaks out as emergency services rush to tackle blaze
A POPULAR takeaway has been forced to shut its doors after a fire broke out last night.
Known and loved for its fish and chips, Giovanni’s is a favourite for many in Galway.
A fire broke out in a takeaway in GalwayFacebook
Two fire brigades and crew rushed to the scene around 8pm after the blaze broke out.
Giovanni’s owners took to social media to warn customers of their closure.
They apologised to diners for the inconvenience and thanked them for their support.
They said: “Due to a small incident, we will be closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
“We’ll update you as soon as possible. Thank you for your support.”
A picture reveals smoke coming from the building as teams tackle the fire.
The fast food outlet is located at one of the “liveliest parts of the city” at Main Street, Oranmore.
Fans and customers were gutted to hear of Giovanni’s closure.
One person said: “Hope everyone is OK, please god ye will be back soon.”
Another said: “Nooooo.”
While another added: “Hope all is ok. Stay safe.”
Separately, Ireland’s best takeaways crowned with many other fast food joints across the country taking home prizes.
The grand winner of the Irish Takeaway of the Year award went to AJ’s Takeaway, located in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.
It’s dubbed as a “traditional fast food takeaway with a friendly face” and the staff are very welcoming to their loyal customers.
They serve a vast selection of food, ranging from chips and burgers to pizzas and chicken – including some specials that are loved by customers.
The fast food establishment also secured the top spot for other awards, including Best Fish and Chips and Onion Ring of the Year.
The second big winner of the ceremony was Ireland’s Chef of the Year, which went to James Ausden from Inside Out to Go in Slane, Co Meath.
They are well known for fantastic pizza, chicken, and pasta dishes, which have sent customers into a frenzy.
Elsewhere, the popular Once Upon a Thai street food truck in Co Meath secured the Asian Takeaway of the Year Award, serving customers fantastic curry dishes with fresh Irish and Thai produce.
3 days agoNews 1Comments Off on Jamie Laing and Sophie Habbo targeted by terrifying burglary in the night as star is forced to hide from thief NAKED
JAMIE Laing and Sophie Habboo have been left shaken after an intruder attempted to burgle their home in the middle of the night.
The Made in Chelsea stars were forced to flee their Notting Hill flat before police rushed in to deal with the situation – with the Radio 1 DJ, 36, forced to hide from the thief naked.
GettyJamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have been left shaken after an intruder attempted to burgle their home[/caption]
TikTokSophie opened up about the ordeal on her podcast, Wednesdays[/caption]
She said: “Someone tried to break into our apartment at 6am this morning. I was fast asleep.
“I woke up to Jamie, very calmly I may add, going, ‘Sophie, we’re getting burgled. You need to get up, put your shoes on, we need to leave.'”
Still half-asleep, Sophie admitted she wasn’t fully aware of what was happening.
She continued: “And I was just like, ‘What?’ And so I just stayed. He then rushed back downstairs, he didn’t stay with me. So I just stayed in bed, because I thought, ‘Oh, he said the police are coming.'”
Fortunately, law enforcement arrived swiftly – and in impressive numbers.
“Can I just say that 10 policemen came? It was unbelievable. Maybe there were two vans of policemen. Like, serious, they were so amazing,” she said.
Despite the terrifying situation, Sophie found herself distracted by one of the officers, who bore an uncanny resemblance to Love Island star Luca Bish.
She joked: “One of them looked and sounded like Luca Bish. And all I was thinking was saying to him, ‘Have you ever been told you look like Luca Bish?’ Like, I was being so coy and weird.
“But the guy climbed through a pub, he then put loads of furniture up to try and find…” Sophie began, before Melissa interjected, “So he broke into the pub first?”
“Broke into the pub, climbed over there, all to get to our flat, which is just f*****g creepy,” Sophie confirmed.
Jamie added on his Newlyweds podcast with Sophie that he was “butt naked” when he first heard the noises and went to investigate.
He recalled: “At 5:45 am, I heard this boom, boom, boom, and I was like, ‘What the hell is that?’ Sophie was still fast asleep next to me. So I got up, completely naked, and went downstairs to check.
“I looked out the front of our apartment – nothing. No delivery, no people, completely dark. But then I went to our sitting room and looked out the window.
“I always sleep with the window open, and I suddenly saw someone trying to break into the flat below, wearing a balaclava.
“I thought I would go full Rambo mode, but instead, I just panicked and started going, ‘Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God!'”
Jamie immediately called the police while keeping an eye on the intruder.
“I asked them how long the response time was, if we needed to get out of the house. I was freaking out. I even went downstairs and lay down against our front door, using my whole body as a human door wedge,” he admitted.
Sophie and Jamie regularly post from the West London property, which they moved into last year.
Strictly star Jamie told The Times in May: “We’ve been renting a two-bedroom apartment in Notting Hill for three years. I previously owned an apartment in Chelsea, but I found Chelsea boring.
“We also needed to move out because the flat had a history – Sophie didn’t like the fact my ex-girlfriends had lived there.”
Which celebrities have experienced break ins?
IN recent years, several high-profile celebrities have experienced alarming home burglaries, highlighting the importance of heightened security measures for public figures.
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan: In a harrowing incident just two weeks ago, actress Michelle Keegan, who is heavily pregnant, and her husband, television personality Mark Wright, faced a terrifying ordeal at their £3.5 million Essex mansion.
Four masked intruders broke into their home, prompting the couple to lock themselves in a bedroom.
The raiders remained inside for about a minute but fled upon hearing Mark yelling. Although unharmed, the couple was deeply shaken by the experience.
Charlotte Crosby: Reality TV star Charlotte Crosby recently opened up about her own frightening experience with a home burglary while she was heavily pregnant.
She expressed feelings of paranoia following the incident and extended her sympathies to Mark and Michelle, acknowledging the emotional toll such invasions can have.
Anya Taylor-Joy: In February 2023, actress Anya Taylor-Joy and her husband, Malcolm McRae, were forced to hide in a closet when burglars broke into a London mansion where they were staying.
The intruders attempted to enter their bedrooms but fled after leaving the trio unharmed but shaken.
Tamara Ecclestone: In December 2019, heiress Tamara Ecclestone’s Kensington mansion was burglarized, with thieves making off with £25 million worth of jewellery.
This incident was part of a series of high-profile burglaries in West London during that period.
Frank and Christine Lampard: The same gang targeted the West London home of footballer Frank Lampard and his wife, television presenter Christine Lampard, stealing £50,000 worth of property.
The celebrity couple bolted themselves in a bedroom and waited just minutes for cops to arrive after the intruders triggered a state-of-the-art alarm.
A source told The Sun: “It was a traumatic experience for both of them but they are relieved that neither of them were injured.
“Mark did the sensible thing and stayed with his wife to make sure she was OK and they waited for police to arrive before leaving the room.
“It was a horrible thing to go through, particularly for someone who is heavily pregnant.
“They are understandably very shaken up by what happened.
“Mark realised someone was breaking into the house. His first thoughts were for Michelle’s protection and he acted swiftly.”
InstagramThe Made in Chelsea stars were forced to flee the property before police rushed in[/caption]
InstagramThey regularly post from their West London flat[/caption]
InstagramThey moved into the luxury property last year[/caption]
InstagramJamie said he was “butt naked” when he first heard the noises and went to investigate[/caption]
3 days agoNews 1Comments Off on Why you should NEVER clean your windows on a sunny day & the ‘S’ method that gives you streak-free glass inside and out
SPRING is almost here and it’s time to get those outdoor tasks underway.
However, you will want to avoid a common mistake when it comes to cleaning your windows.
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Window washing experts at Ideal Home have revealed the best way to get perfect streak-free glass.
Their “ultimate guide” will give you a professional-quality gleam on a budget.
First, the experts revealed the best weather conditions to wash your windows.
And while sunny weather might make you feel productive and looking for outdoor jobs, you should avoid washing your windows on these days.
It’s best to carry out the task on cloudy days, as the sun can cause a glare on your glass, making it difficult to see how clean your windows actually are.
The sun could also cause the cleaning solution to dry before you can wipe it off, resulting in streaks and smudges.
And to avoid streaks full stop, you should incorporate the “S” method into your cleaning process.
While experts recommend starting with the frames to avoid dirty water dripping on your clean glass, the next step is vital for a streak-free finish.
Begin by sponging the panes with warm soapy water, then squeeze out the excess water and gently rub it along the glass.
“With your microfibre cloth, work in the shape of an S so you will get into every bit and that will stop the smears,” advised cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie.
You should also follow the “S” pattern when wiping down the excess water with a squeegee.
If you opt to polish off your window as a finishing touch, continue to wipe in the “S” shape.
Experts recommend using a microfibre cloth or damp chamois for this final step.
You should avoid using paper towel as this is likely to leave lint residue on your glass.
For an extra step, you can buff your glass using crumpled up newspaper.
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The paper helps to absorb any excess water or left over cleaning product.
Rub the paper in a circular pattern to wipe off dirt before switching to a vertical stroke.
Finally, finish with horizontal strokes until all the liquid has disappeared.
You should finish by wiping any excess water or suds from the frame and windowsill.
Repeat this process on both the inside and outside of your windows.
GettyYou should opt to wash your windows on a cloudy day for the best results (stock image)[/caption]
3 days agoNews 1Comments Off on Man accused of double murder in TN nabbed after brief encounter
Chennai, March 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) A man accused of murdering an elderly woman and her daughter was arrested in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi on Thursday after a brief police encounter. The double murder occurred on March 3...
3 days agoNews 1Comments Off on Shawn Hatosy Teases Reid and Voight’s ‘Chicago P.D.’ Battle Will ‘Blow Up’
The dynamic between Chicago P.D.’s Deputy Chief Reid and Sergeant Hank Voight is “fractured” after their most recent case — and according to actor Shawn Hatosy, it’s only going to get worse. “I think they’re both looking over their shoulder,” Hatosy, who plays Reid, exclusively told Us Weekly, noting that the new chief will continue […]
