LUCA Bish’s mum has waded into the fight between Olivia Hawkins and Grace Jackson that’s left fans divided.
On Sunday night’s show, Olivia joined a group of All Stars in returning to the villa to pick a couple to dump before the finale.
The group had to choose between three couples – Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint, Catherine Agbaje and Omar Nyame, and Elma Pazar and Sammy Root – who had been left vulnerable by a public vote.
However, things got heated when Olivia, while casting her vote to boot Harriett and Ronnie, took aim at Grace saying she and Luca should be up for elimination.
When asked why, Olivia claimed she’d seen texts from Grace saying she would do ‘anything it takes’ to win – suggesting her relationship with Luca was fake.
However, she refused to say who the messages were sent to, and what they actually said.
With fans divided and sides being taken, Luca’s mum Maria stepped in to give her two thoughts on Instagram, declaring: “Liv you told me you wouldn’t stop at anything to get with Luca when he left the island. So this is interesting.”
Fans spotted the comment and went wild at Luca’s mum backing Grace up, sharing the comment to X/Twitter.
“Oh oh the mother knows best.” wrote one.
Another wrote: “Did Luca’s mother actually type this out? Oooph embarrassing”
As the drama boiled up in the villa, Grace asserted to Luca: “Baby, that is absolutely not true. I do not care about winning this show.”
However it was only made worse when Samie Elishi also claimed to have seen the messages.
But Grace wasn’t having any of it, adding: “On my life, I have never written that sentence in my life. It’s b******t, and someone’s forged that, that’s not true. I am gobsmacked.”
In the debate that’s unfolded since the moment, Grace’s ex Reuben Collins has backed her up as well, calling the accusation “fake news”.
However, other former islanders, including Mitch Taylor and Ella Thomas, have both seemingly backed Liv on social media.
Either way, the pair are now set to win tonight’s finale, becoming the bookies favourite as the end draws near.
The couples up for the crown are: Curtis and Ekin-Su ; Grace and Luca; Catherine and Omar; Elma and Sammy and Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman.
Love Island All Stars continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
PRINCE Harry has just hosted his Invictus Games but it turned into the “Meghan Markle show”, according to a royal expert.
Ex-home office minister Norman Baker claims the Duchess of Sussex, 43, “muscled in”, during her husband’s sporting event for wounded servicemen in Canada.
The pair made numerous appearances at the games – held in Vancouver and Whistler from February 8 – 16 – but some accused Meghan of show-stealing antics.
Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan cosied up to one another showing PDA at the opening ceremony.
Meghan also squealed with fear as she tried tubing down a slope.
Royal author Norman claimed on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show: “It looked kind of like the Meghan show.
“Looks like she was trying to muscle in and make us or a PR event for herself rather than about the athletes.
“She was there making sure she was set to stage more than Harry was, as a matter of fact.”
The former MP also compared Meghan to Yoko Ono – who has previously been accused of being the person to break up the Beatles, after the band split up one year after she married John Lennon.
The Japanese artist and musician was married to Lennon for over ten years from 1969 to 1980, until he was murdered in Manhattan.
Norman stated: “You have to say this a bit like John and Yoko, really, in terms of who’s running things.
“It’s quite a curious relationship.
“I have to say she looks in her element in Hollywood and over there, but whether Harry is another matter.
“He wasn’t centrestage, she was.”
During the opening ceremony, Meghan also took part in an “impromptu” introduction for Harry – in which she gushed over the Prince‘s parenting skills.
Royal reporter Bronte Coy added: “She’s coming across now as a Hollywood influencer, and that seems to be the image she’s wanting to present.”
This comes ahead of her upcoming Netflix cooking show, With Love, Meghan, and the launch of her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
Despite jetting home to the couple’s Montecito mansion to look after Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, Meghan posted a Valentine’s day kissing shot on her Instagram page to pay tribute to Prince Harry.
The pair spent Valentine’s Day apart, with Harry remaining at the Invictus Games.
The event, established by ex-soldier Harry in 2014, involves a line-up of sporting events for injured military servicemen and women.
After Meghan caught her private jet back home, Harry relaxed over a beer with former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, 44.
They were spotted in the stands at the wheelchair rugby – as the USA and Australia battled it out for the bronze medal.
In snaps from the game, the solo prince can be seen smiling, chatting and cheers-ing with the retired rugby star – who was twice part of the World Cup winning side for the All Blacks.
MEGHAN Markle's new Netflix documentary trailer shows her cooking with Hollywood pals.
The Duchess of Sussex gave fans an insight into her show, With Love, Meghan, which airs on January 15.
There will be eight 33 minute episodes featuring a host of Meg’s various Hollywood friends trying her simple, yet “elevated”, food.
A montage of various clips in the nearly two minute video showed Meghan walking through vegetable patches and fields.
She was also filmed browsing through florists hand selecting beautiful flowers for table arrangements, showing off her creative side.
The Duchess even tried her hand at beekeeping, fully suited up, as she collected honey.
In the exciting new trailer, Meghan shared: “I’ve always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it.
“Surprising people with moments that let them know I was really thinking of them.
“I’m going to share some little tips and tricks. I see what colour I gravitate to, and everything goes from there. And how you incorporate these practices every day.
“This is about connecting with friends.. I love that we’re doing this together for the first time. Making new friends.. and just learning.
“We’re not in the pursuit of perfection. We’re in the pursuit of joy. I have to get it totally wrong, to get it totally right.”
The trailer showcased many “candid” moments, from Meghan accidentally squeezing some lemon juice in her eye, to knocking freshly baked goodies off a plate.
Prince Harry featured at the end of the video, embracing his wife in a warm hug.
THIS is the shocking moment a brawl erupted between non-league players and their own fans.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Minehead AFC stars trudge off the pitch after losing 2-1 at home to Stockwood Green in the Somerset County Football League.
The hosts had just conceded a late goal and were carrying equipment back to the dressing rooms when they are confronted by a group of their own fans.
Words appear to be exchanged before a fight suddenly kicks-off.
After initial pushes, punches are then thrown and one player is eventually grappled by five supporters as another heads inside holding corner flags.
They continue to leather him with blows as more fans swarm the scene.
The player eventually wriggles away and heads into the changing rooms.
Those involved in the scrap are held back by others and the door rapidly closes to stop the angry mob getting inside.
A man then shouts through the glass to the players: “You stay away. You stay away.”
Minehead‘s goalkeeper then appears and seemingly tries to calm the situation before the video ends.
The non-league club released a statement on social media that reads: “We are fully aware and disappointed by the incident that happened at the club yesterday afternoon.
“This is currently being investigated and the relevant authorities are involved.
“As this is an active investigation, no further comments will be made from us during this time.”
Avon and Somerset Police are also aware of the fight but have refused to comment further.
CORK lifeboats have issued a stark warning after two men were rescued from a sinking ship amid stormy conditions overnight.
A lifeboat was launched from Castletownbere in Force 7 winds to rescue the men from the water.
The 20-metre fishing boat in distress was located south of Blackball Head off the Beara peninsula.
It was taking in water and had lost power with two people on board.
The south Cork volunteer crew were alerted to the situation in the early hours of yesterday morning by the Valentia Coastguard Marine Coordination Centre.
They receive word of the sinking ship at 4.20am and had their lifeboat launched by 4.30am under the command of Coxswain Marney O’Donoghue, mechanic David O’Donovan and crew Dean Hegarty, Joe Cronin and Andrew O’Neill.
And conditions were poor in the early hours of the morning with crews braving strong winds to aid the two men.
Describing the conditions of the rescue on their social media Castletownbere RNLI Lifeboat said: “Conditions were described as Force 7 south- easterly winds and a 4 to 5 metre swell.”
Another local fishing boat was standing by at the scene when crews arrived and amid the challenging conditions the lifeboat managed to attach a tow line.
The ship was then towed back to Castletownbere harbour and a local tug assisted in berthing the boat at the pier.
In a quick turnaround the lifeboat was refueled and ready for dispatch if needed by 8.20am.
Castletownbere RNLI Lifeboat Launching Authority, Brendan O’Neill said the men made the “right decision” calling for help.
He said: “Given the poor weather conditions, the crew aboard the fishing boat made the correct decision to call for help immediately and we are glad that everyone is now ashore safe and well.”
Praise poured in for the team on social media after they managed to get the two men to safety.
One person said: “Well done CTB RNL yet again.”
Another wrote: “Great service.”
And another said: “Where would we be without Castletownbere RNLI Lifeboat.”
One person added: “Thanks for keeping them safe.”
Union Hall RNL also shared their praise for their colleagues on social media.
They wrote: “Well done to our colleagues at Castletownbere RNLI Lifeboat.”
SUMMER is getting closer by the day, and fashion-conscious shoppers are starting to give their wardrobes a much-needed refresh.
Now, eagle-eyed M&S fans have set their sights on the retailer’s stunning Collection Straw Tote Bag, and they’re rushing to stores to get their hands on one.
The in-demand summer staple has scored a generous 4.7 stars online, with positive reviews flooding the page, and shoppers can’t get over the “perfect beach bag”.
M&S call the effortlessly chic accessory a “stylish choice” for the beach or poolside.
The straw tote bag has two top handles, complete with “rose gold hardware” to give an added touch of luxury.
You won’t need to worry about your towel or book falling out as you race to secure your sun lounger either, as everything is kept secure by a subtle magnetic fastening.
And there’s plenty of room to fit all your items inside, so you can carry everything around with ease.
In fact, shoppers have commented on how impressed they have been by the generous amount of space inside.
The bag costs £49.50 and comes in a choice of two colours, natural or black.
Its outer material is made of 100% paper, while its lining is made of 100% cotton.
The tote is really easy to clean too, needing only a quick wipe to get it looking new again.
It’s another simple but stunning addition to the M&S Collection range, which includes “easy-to-wear wardrobe staples” that merge “classic” and “contemporary” styles.
Reviews online call the summer accessory a “real holiday handbag” with one person writing: “Loved the look of this bag so I bought it for my holiday later in the year.
“It’s gorgeous and very stylish with the gold magnetic handles at the top.”
Another happy shopper said: “Bought for holiday and travel – pleased with it, different to expectations- bigger than I thought it would be and good quality material.”
While someone else wrote: “Gorgeous. I love it. Spacious enough to carry some shopping and still look elegant.”
Other shoppers dubbed it the “perfect summer beach bag” and praised it for it’s “really lovely quality and style,” saying it “looks far more expensive than the price.”
Shoppers rated the bag highly for its excellent value for money, style and quality.
The hot accessory is available in-store and online, now.
You can find your closest M&S store, here.
Looking for the perfect summer dress to fit your bigger bust? Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale has the perfect solution.
Looking for the perfect summer dress to fit your bigger bust? Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale has the perfect solution.
Finding a dress that flatters your bigger bust can be hard, often dresses can leave your bra showing, squash your bust and just be ill fitting in general.
However, there are a few things you can look out for that will make dress shopping easier.
A V-neck is a really flattering neckline as it gives your chest some more space, however, don’t discount a square neck also, not only is this a trendy neckline, but will also give your bust the room it needs.
Empire line fits are also super flattering, you just need to make sure they fall underneath the bottom of your bra, that way your bust will sit nicely before the rest of the dress skims your body.
Wrap style dresses are also a great option but just make sure to look for an added popper detail, so that you don’t have to use a safety pin to hold the dress in place and stop your bra from showing.
Extra shirring detail on the back will also give the dress more room for stretch around your chest.
And if you’re looking for a backless dress then make sure there is one with a tie detail at the back that means you can still wear a bra.
If all that sounds like something you’re interested in then here at Fabulous we have created a collection specifically designed for DD+ boobs that ticks all of these boxes.
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RESIDENTS who live next to the UK’s biggest ‘ghost’ airport have said they can’t wait for it to finally reopen.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport once operated flights to destinations such as Spain and Cyprus.
But the airport, which closed in 2022, could reopen in the near future as plans continue to progress.
Locals who live in the shadow of the airport in Auckley have voiced support for its regeneration and say it can bring many benefits to the town.
Ian Duncan, who lives in the area, said the closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) had a big impact on people in the area.
He told YorkshireLive: “There’s a lot of people who used to use that. I mean, I live two minutes away, we always flew from Doncaster.
“Now, I have to go an hour, an hour-and-a-half, two hours sometimes, to Manchester or Heathrow. It’s affected a lot of people and it has touched businesses as well like the hotels.
He added: “You talk to anybody and all the people say it’s a lovely airport. There’s no hassle, it’s just in and out.”
Doncaster Council, along with the city’s mayor Ros Jones and the Mayor of South Yorkshire, Oliver Coppard, have been pushing hard for the airport to reopen.
Just a few months ago, the city’s mayor said that they had reached a “major milestone” in reopening.
Now, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has also thrown her weight behind plans for the re-opening of the airport.
The local council has signed an 125-year lease for the site, in co-operation with the current owners Peel.
Martin Forrestall said on the future reopening: “It’ll regenerate the area. There’s a lot more houses being built in the area.
“Just getting away, we’ve been travelling to the Midlands, Leeds Bradford, and really we’ve got an airport on our doorstep.”
And Ray Relf is another local who is looking forward to the reopening, with the hope it will bring much-needed improvements to the area.
However, some residents do have concerns, especially surrounding the airport’s longer term future.
Mark Feneley said the airport has never really caused problems for people in the area in regards to noise or traffic.
But he does have some concerns about whether the airport could remain competitive.
The airport first opened in 2005 and was even named one of the best in the UK.
In addition, a further £20 million has been put towards reopening the airport this month and a German company, Munich Airport International, have also signed on to provide services at the airport along with UK-based FP Airports.
As a result, Doncaster Sheffield Airport certainly looks to locals as though it will reopen soon.
Previously named Robin Hood Airport, it welcomed up to 2.8million passengers a year, being one of just two commercial airports in Yorkshire.
And Doncaster Sheffield isn’t the only UK airport hoping to reopen.
Kent’s Manston Airport has expressed desires to relaunch commercial flights.
And Plymouth Airport – which closed 13 years ago – could also reopen to the public, serving a million passengers a year.
Humberside stands out as the quietest UK airport with 136,976 terminal departures in 2023
Second on the list goes to Southend, as Southend-on-Sea airport had 146,072 departures
With 226,557 terminal passengers last year, Teesside International Airport will be one of the quietest for UK travellers
Norwich is also one of the quietest airports in the UK with 357,852
To round out the list, Cornwall airport in Newquay ranks inside the top 5 with 408,870 passengers
ENZO MARESCA has the backing of the Chelsea board – despite an alarming post-Christmas slump.
The Blues put in a miserable display on Friday night as they were beaten 3-0 by Brighton.
Chelsea failed to muster a single shot on target as they slumped to a third loss in four games.
Maresca’s side looked to be embroiled in an unlikely title race just two months ago.
But a severe slide since the turn of the year has seen them take just 12 points from a possible 30.
And they continue to show a persistent form of travel sickness, with no away win since December 8.
A frustrated Maresca called the Brighton debacle the “worst performance” since he arrived in the summer.
He added: “This is the worst moment since I arrived but we are still there and we need to finish in the best way.”
According to The Athletic, Chelsea’s board are still “happy” with how Maresca has performed this season.
It comes despite some discontent among the fanbase, with the away end at Brighton noticeably emptying before the final whistle on Friday.
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The report adds that Maresca was not expected to achieve Champions League football in his first season.
Chelsea slipped back to sixth after results over the weekend and face an uphill task to finish in the top four.
Maresca’s job is not said to be under threat, despite chants of “We want our Chelsea back” from the Amex terraces.
The Italian also called on his team to summon the team spirit they showed in abundance earlier this season.
He continued: “We need all of them, in this moment, to be more positive.
“Because this is a moment where we need to stick together and try to finish in the best way.”
HOW SunSport's ISABELLE BARKER rated Chelsea flops as the Blues failed to muster a single shot on target in a 3-0 loss to Brighton,
FILIP JORGENSEN 5
Jorgensen wasn’t all to blame for letting in the three goals, particularly Kaoru Mitoma’s wonder strike. But Chelsea fans will be thinking ‘be careful what you wish for’ with Rob Sanchez not looking so bad anymore.
MALO GUSTO 6
Gusto stood his ground well at times with Mitoma one-on-one for some of Chelsea’s better defending in the match.
LEVI COLWILL 5
When Colwill lost the ball under minimal pressure and stayed on the ground, making no attempt to recover his position it summed up his game. Twice in two matches he’s given goals away for being weak.
TREVOH CHALOBAH 5
The centre-back flapped about when marking Mitoma for the opener.
MARC CUCURELLA 5
Struggled to keep Yankuba Minteh in check and was fully sat down by the Gambia winger for Brighton’s third goal – much to the pleasure of the booing home fans.
MOISES CAICEDO 7
Caicedo was jeered by chants of “what a waste of money”.
But he has been one of the Blues’ only bright sparks for the last six months and, even today, he was Maresca’s best player.
ENZO FERNANDEZ 6
The Chelsea skipper was unlucky not to have nabbed an equaliser after rising above Joel Veltman on 36 minutes to head home – but he fouled the Dutchman in the build up. Looked sluggish in other areas of the game though.
NONI MADUEKE 5
Had little influence as he was substituted off on 20 minutes due to a hamstring injury.
The Blues are running out of forwards with him joining Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu on the injured list.
COLE PALMER 5
Palmer was reeling throughout both halves, constantly throwing his hands up in frustration at the lack of service from his teammates.
He blazed well over, when he did have a shot and the Blues didn’t have a single effort on target.
PEDRO NETO 5
It was not clear what Neto’s purpose was on the pitch, he only really looked good at sprinting and still couldn’t beat Tariq Lamptey in a 1v1.
CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU 5
Nkunku did a very good job at jogging around and not doing a lot. Blues would probably rather see Jackson starting if he wasn’t also out injured.
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JADON SANCHO 5
Sancho looks as though he is doing what he did at Manchester United, starting well but going off the boil. In his last 11 games across all competitions, he has nabbed just one assist.
KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL 6
REECE JAMES 6
TYRIQUE GEORGE 6
Maresca has had to operate with a depleted squad, as Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu recently joined a crowded injury room.
The Blues face a tough trip to Aston Villa this weekend.
Maresca added: “We are in a moment when we feel we can concede easily and struggle to score.
“There are many things we can do better. Now is the moment we need to stick together.”
MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland celebrated his new mega deal by buying a new Porsche.
Haaland, 24, put pen to paper on an eye-watering ten-year contract with City two months ago worth a staggering £865,000 per week, including bonuses.
That means the star striker’s total earnings across the deal will be around £260million, or £26m a year.
Any release clause from the Norway international’s previous deal has been removed, so it would take an astronomical bid to lure him away from the Etihad.
Haaland has already started enjoying the new cash flow by buying a multi-million pound Cheshire mansion in January.
But the ex-Borussia Dortmund star was also spotted leaving City’s training ground with an orange Porsche 911 GT3, which is worth over £200,000.
Fans were left in awe with the sports car as they took to social media, with some poking some fun with a friendly tongue-in-cheek statement.
One fan wondered: “Why orange?”
Another commented: “GOAT Haaland.”
A third wrote: “That new salary is hitting.”
This fan said: “Haaland knows cars.”
And that one stated: “How did he fit in that GT3?”
Haaland has stood out for Man City this season, despite the team’s struggles, with a total of 27 goals and three assists in 35 appearances.
ALL Stars Marcell Somerville, Nas Majeed and Montel McKenzie have broken their silence after Liv Hawkins’ bombshell villa claims.
Last night axed Love Island All Stars Islanders returned to dump one couple ahead of the final.
Liv, 29 – who was dumped on day 10 – attempted to cause drama between Grace Jackson and Luca Bish.
She claimed to have seen messages from Grace, 26, insisting she’d “do anything to win” the show this time.
Liv refused to name the person Grace allegedly made the bold statement to, but she and Samie Elishi said the other axed Islanders had all seen the screenshots.
However Marcel, 39, Nas, 28, and Montel, 27, have now confessed they were completely unaware of Liv’s “receipts” until she mentioned them during the row.
Speaking on a live stream after the show, Nas said: “Genuinely, she hadn’t mentioned any of that to us prior to going in so we were all looking around like, ‘oh…’.”
Marcel added: “There can’t be smoke without fire. But sometimes is the fire actually real?
“We don’t have those receipts. There are only two people who might have them and those are the people who brought them up.”
When a fan insisted the boys must know if Liv’s claims are true, Montel replied: “We wouldn’t know unless we’ve seen [the screenshots].”
Montel was dumped on day 15 with Kaz Crossley and the couple are still going strong.
So it’s even more surprising he had no idea of Liv’s allegations about Grace.
Harriett Blackmore – who left the villa last night alongside boyfriend Ronnie Vint – immediately jumped to Grace’s defence when Liv made the comments.
Referring to Liv’s previous claims Ronnie, 28, messaged her while they were still together last year, Harriett, 25, said: “She’s probably made it up babe, like she did with Ronnie.”
Ronnie’s best pal and Love Island icon Olivia Attwood last night took to Instagram to brand Liv an “expired Islander” and praised Harriett for handling the situation.
After they made their All Stars debut last month, Liv attempted to crack on Ronnie but admitted her “red flag” with him was the fact they’d messaged during his relationship with Harriett.
And Olivia, 33, later claimed Liv was “very engaged” in the conversation, adding: “He wasn’t talking to himself and I think the picture of him holding Harriet’s hand, she photoshopped her face onto it and sent it back to him.”
Harriett doubled down on Olivia’s revelation last night, firing back at Liv’s accusations: “The girl literally photoshopped her head onto mine and sent it to Ronnie and he still didn’t want you on the outside or in the villa…”
