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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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Stacks of reduced Tunnock’s Snowballs have been spotted in Northern Ireland.[/caption]
Price tag for Tunnock's Snowballs: 50p (saving £4).
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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.

Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories

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Steak at anniversary dinner left me bedbound, in agony & unable to move – condition is almost impossible to diagnose

AN ENTREPRENEUR was left bedbound in immense pain after eating a steak at her dad’s anniversary dinner due to her hidden condition.

Collette Beckett, 27, from Chester, Cheshire, was left confined to her bed for three days after consuming the red meat dish when dining with her family.

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Collette Beckett’s life was turned upside down by her Crohn’s disease diagnosis[/caption]
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The businesswoman struggled in intense pain while waiting for a diagnosis[/caption]
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She previously worse a hot water bottle around her waist as it was the only way to help alleviate her agony[/caption]

The businesswoman, who loved sewing from a young age, began her own venture aged just 24 before quitting her makeup counter job to focus on her brand Jet Black Clothing full-time.

Collette described experiencing an extreme stabbing sensation in her hipbone, so painful that it would “take your breath away”.

She initially thought she had an appendicitis, but whenever she approached a doctor she says her concerns were brushed away, she told Manchester Evening News.

The designer says she could only get through the pain by strapping a hot water bottle to her waist and by taking codeine throughout the day.

She was eventually rushed to A&E by her family after her suffering became so severe, and she was told she would have a colonoscopy six months after first arriving in hospital.

But Collette was left in tears and further agony as her appointment allegedly kept being pushed further back, describing how she felt trapped at home like a “hermit”.

She also described how she struggled to eat, barely moved in bed as she was surrounded by pillows, and only drank water.

After crying to a receptionist on the phone, Collette fortunately received a last-minute appointment where she learnt she had Crohn’s disease in her small bowel.

She explained it was hard to diagnose her issue as she only had pain as a symptom.

Crohn’s disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system – it most often begins slowly and may get worse over time.

Symptoms can range from mild to severe but come in intermittent periods, with some patients having periods of remission where symptoms can disappear for anywhere from weeks to years.

While incurable, there are treatments to help control the symptoms of Crohn’s.

Collette described how grieved the life she once knew, following her diagnosis.

She said: “I felt like I was grieving my old life and the idea of knowing that whenever I go on holiday now, I have to think about what I can eat at an all-inclusive, whether I can take my injections with me.”

The 27-year-old said she has now had to learn which types of food trigger her pain, with red meats being the worst.

After consuming a Miller & Carter steak, which had been delivered, she ended up in bed for three days, unable to move.

The family had gotten together on the anniversary of her dad’s death and Collette said they always have steak for the occasion.

She described the horrific pain she went through over the multiple day period, saying: “It’s the kind of pain where you’re lying there, hoping it will go away.”

What is Crohn's disease?

CROHN'S Disease is a lifelong condition that causes parts of the digestive system to become inflamed.

It’s estimated that over 155,000 UK adults are currently living with it and it is named after a New York doctor, Burrill Crohn, who reported a number of cases back in 1932.

It is a condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system.

The inflammation is the body’s reaction to injury or irritation, and can cause redness, swelling and pain.

Although sufferers will have periods of good health, there are flare-ups where symptoms are more active.

The main symptoms are digestive – such as diarrhoea and stomach cramps – but sufferers also experience fatigue and weight loss.

Unintended weight loss and blood and mucus in your stools are also common symptoms.

People may only experience one of the above symptoms and some experience severe symptoms or mild problems.

There may also be weeks or months where symptoms are mild or non-existent.

Less common symptoms include a high temperature, feeling sick and being sick, joint pain and swelling, inflammation and irritation of the eyes and mouth ulcers.

If you have persistent diarrhoea, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss or blood in your stools, visit your GP.

It is one of the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – the other is a condition known as Ulcerative Colitis.

It can be caused by the genes a person has inherited, an abnormal reaction of the immune system and is probably triggered by something in the environment.

People who suffer from Crohn’s disease can find it difficult to maintain a healthy weight.

Weight loss and weight gain are both symptoms of Crohn’s.

Certain medicines for the condition can also affect weight.

A common one, prednisone, is known to cause temporary weight gain.

Often weight loss is one of the main symptoms, which cause be caused by a lack of appetite.

Medication can also cause nausea and abdominal pain, further reducing appetite.

People may also fail to properly absorb nutrients due to their condition, again leading to weight loss.

And if a certain food or food group is known to exacerbate someone’s symptoms, they may avoid it entirely.

If you have lost a lot of weight or are failing to maintain a healthy weight, your doctor will likely work out a diet and nutrition plan.

There is no cure for the disease, so treatment aims to reduce symptoms and maintain remission.

Drugs and surgery can give long periods of relief from symptoms, and some may cause temporary weight gain.

Some people say smoking cannabis eases the symptoms.

Simpler things like eating different foods and working out what might be causing flare-ups can be helpful.

However, Collette has now been put on medication for her agonising symptoms that have helped to dramatically reduce her pain.

Her last attack of pain came in July and she’s been able to do “everything” she wants since then.

The 27-year-old added that while she still feels fatigued, that her joints hurt, and that she gets fairly frequent headaches, these side effects are normal and manageable for her.

Collette has joined a WhatsApp group chat with many other women who also have the condition, which can vary greatly between cases.

She described how some girls struggle with dairy, while she does not, and said she has had to reduce both red meat and curries from her diet as they can cause gas in her stomach.

Collette’s clothing line, Jet Black, was also affected by her diagnosis as the designer struggled to handmake clothes to order.

This led her to become a manufactured brand last year, meaning her clothes are now made in a factory.

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Collette’s brand Jet Black now produces its clothes in factories as a result of her struggles with Crohn’s[/caption]

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Kansas vs Colorado prediction, pick, college basketball odds

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Kansas-Colorado prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Kansas Colorado. There are multiple Big 12 games on the Monday night schedule in college basketball. This game rounds out the Monday slate. One of the most remarkable facts — and achievements — in modern-day […]

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Kevin Love’s hilarious Kevin Durant, Devin Booker post amid unfortunate Hooters fate

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love took a playful jab at Phoenix Suns stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker with a social media post on Sunday. As news swirled about Hooters possibly filing for bankruptcy, the Miami Heat veteran shared a throwback photo of himself inside the restaurant, grinning from ear to ear. Love posted two […]

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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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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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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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Britain’s Got Talent is back for its latest series[/caption]
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Will Burns received Ant and Dec’s Golden Buzzer in the first episode[/caption]
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Not all viewers were thrilled with the pair’s choice[/caption]

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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Ant and Dec have hosted BGT since the show’s launch in 2007[/caption]

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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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Chloe Burrows has jetted off on a Dubai getaway with her new man
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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 holidayed with Ruben , second left, earlier this year
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Chloe has captured the pair’s Dubai getaway – and fun dinner out – on her Instagram Stories
Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran celebrating in their new home.
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Good Morning Britain in chaos as Boris Johnson abruptly WALKS OFF mid-way through interview live on air

BORIS Johnson caused chaos on Good Morning Britain after suddenly walking out of his live interview.

The ex-PM, 60, was speaking to hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley live from Kyiv to mark three years since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Boris Johnson abruptly ending a Good Morning Britain interview in Ukraine.
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Good Morning Britain viewers were stunned when Boris Johnson left his interview live from Ukraine[/caption]
Boris Johnson speaking at the World Government Summit.
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Johnson attends a session at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on February 12[/caption]
Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid co-hosting Good Morning Britain.
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Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid on ‘Good Morning Britain’ today[/caption]

It comes as world leaders are gathering today in an effort to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.

Susanna admitted she was shocked to see Johnson in the war zone, telling him: “This is a bit of surprise that you’ve turned up in Kyiv.

It’s a big day, of course, because world leaders are having this call about what to do about Ukraine. What do you think should happen?”

Johnson rubbished claims Ukraine are to blame for the war after US President Donald Trump accused leader Volodymyr Zelensky of “talking the US into spending $350m on aid”.

Instead, the former Tory leader said he believes the minerals agreement between the US and Ukraine is close to being signed.

“That commits the US not only to future financing of Ukraine but also to a free, sovereign and secure Ukraine under Donald Trump,” he said, adding: “That is not to be sneezed at, it’s a very important commitment…”

Johnson then dramatically announced he was ending the interview.

“Anyways, I’ve got to love you and leave you,” he muttered while wrestling with his ear piece.

However, keen to carry on the conversation, Madeley interjected: “As a former prime minister, how do you deal with an American president who says that black is white. How do you talk to him?”

Clearly in a hurry, Johnson responded: “You have to keep knocking the ball back over the net.”

He then walked out of shot as Reid said: “Thank you very much indeed for your time this morning. Just disentangling himself from our microphone and off he goes.”

She went on to announce: “Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells this programme there is a deal to be done over Ukraine, and now is the time for the UK to step up in negotiations with the US.”

Madeley added: “He was speaking here live just a few minutes ago, predicting that there will be a deal in the next couple of days between America and Ukraine over mineral rights, which effectively, he says, will put America back with skin in the game. Big Game changer.

“Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, of course, has said that he’ll step down from his job if it guarantees peace, so a lot happening today.”

Zelenksy made the announcement yesterday, emphasising he would quit in exchange for peace or Nato membership.

It comes as Trump and warmongering Russian President Vladimir Putin hold peace talks without Kyiv at the table.

The Ukrainian president said on Sunday: “If it’s about peace in Ukraine and you really want me to leave my position, I am ready to do that [in exchange for peace].

“Secondly I can exchange it for Nato [membership].

“If there is such an opportunity I’ll do it immediately without a long conversation about it.”

He emphasised that Ukraine’s security was his priority, not staying in office, adding that it was not his “dream” to remain president for a decade.

Zelensky’s remarks came after Trump branded him a “dictator” for not holding an election during the war.

Elections in Ukraine have been banned under martial law amid Putin’s ongoing illegal invasion.

But reports have emerged that Ukraine may be forced to hold elections before any final peace agreement with Russia is reached, according to The Telegraph.

Trump, who has repeatedly boasted he could end the war within “24 hours,” said the demand for elections “came from me” and appeared to blame Ukraine for not reaching a deal sooner.

“You’ve been there for three years… You should have never started it. You could have made a deal,” he said.

Kyiv and Europe were last week iced out of the beginning of peace talks between the US and Russia – which sparked diplomatic turmoil between Ukraine and Washington.

After lashing out at Zelensky, Trump later insisted he “trusts” that Russia wants peace before again calling Zelensky a “dictator”.

At a press conference today, Zelensky said he wasn’t offended by Trump’s jibe.

He said: “I wasn’t offended, but a dictator would be. I’m not. I’m the legally election president.”

Zelensky also said he wants to see Trump as a partner to Ukraine and more than a simply a mediator between Kyiv and Moscow.

“I want very much from Trump understanding of each other,” he added.

The Ukrainian president said an “important meeting” of world leaders would take place on Monday, the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion.

He hinted that major decisions could emerge from the summit, which will include 13 nations attending in person and 24 joining online.

“Tomorrow’s summit is crucial. It might even be a turning point—we’ll see,” he said.

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