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Love Island star Maura Higgins has given fans a health update following “mystery illness.”The TV star had been undergoing various tests to get to the bottom of an illness that left her bed bound for three days and caused her to lose a stone.Speaking on her Instagram stories yesterday (March 24), the Irish beauty opened up to her 3.4 million followers and explained that her doctor had discovered "severe inflammation" around her bladder.The cause of the problem is unknown, however, and the 31-year-old revealed to her followers that this isn’t the end of it, saying: "Obviously I have to get more tests done."The Longford native explained that she went in for an ultrasound and the doctor decided to conduct a smear test.Aware that smear tests often "grosses people out”, Maura didn’t want to go into too much detail but said: “Afterwards I turned around and said to him ‘oh my god that felt a bit like a smear test’ and he said ‘it was’."The reality TV star continued: "But this is my point because I know a lot of you message me about the smear test… if anyone ever says to you that a smear test is painful, uncomfortable, anything – they are drama queens."Maura assured her followers that her smear tests in the past have never been painful and reflecting on this one, she added: "I didn’t even know I was getting one. It was absolutely fine."Maura concluded her update by sending a vital message to her followers: "My point is get your smear test.

Good Morning Britain presenters Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins spoke to Soccer Saturday host Chris Kamara during the Friday edition of the ITV news programme. Chris, 64, revealed he is currently in therapy after being diagnosed with speech disorder Apraxia, meaning he can sometimes struggle to get his words out.As the interview began about the forthcoming series of Ninja Warriors, the conversation eventually turned to Kamara's health as Charlotte asked how he was and whether the public's support had helped him.Chris replied: "It was incredible, today's a good day, today I think I'm fine, I don't know how I sound but it seems as if I'm okay."I'm not really sure about how it comes out because if I explain my Apraxia, it's like we take for granted the fact that when we think and coming through our speech, it's comfortable, it's easy, it's natural."My Apraxia when it's bad stops those signals from that brain going to that mouth so it slows it's down.

Ebanie Bridges once again left Eddie Hearn stunned this week as the 'Blonde Bomber' continues her habit of creating meme-able moments with the Matchroom boss.The pair first shared headlines last August after an incident at a weight-in event ahead of a fight. Since then, the Australian boxer has enjoyed taunting Hearn with several more notable moments shared on stage.The most recent came on Thursday, when Bridges wowed the promoter with an impressive display of her language skills.

OnlyFans creator and porn star has come a long way since then - and here we take a look at her wild journey. Her unique story began back home in Afghanistan - where she grew up in a strict Muslim family.But after the Taliban conquered Kabul in the 1990s, her whole life changed.Yasmeena was terrified when Taliban fighters paraded the streets of Kabul when she was just a little girl.She witnessed with her own eyes men and women being beaten, while female figures in her life said “there was no such thing as rape” under the Taliban.

BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker has admitted that his “stomach folded in” ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing appearance.The 45-year-old was part of the competition in 2021 and a fan favourite throughout the series, placing 11th in the quarter finals with his partner Nadiya Bychkova.Walker spoke to Strictly FM’s Fred Morgan in an Instagram live broadcast and opened up on his initial apprehensions about the show.He said that he was nervous before the first episode, but didn’t allow nerves to get the better of him before he got a chance to strut his stuff.Dan said: “The most challenging thing for me, having been somebody who has always avoided a dance floor, I did feel a little bit uncomfortable and weird.”He recalled “filming in the tin foil tunnel” for the video tapes which gave him a “stomach-folding-in-on-itself feeling” and made him wish that he “wasn’t there,” because it was “all the things he hated about dancing”.Dan reassured Fred: “Over the weeks I became much more confident and I really enjoyed it. I think that came across.”The presenter said that his “proudest moment” was the fact that he remained in the competition for as long as he did, making it to the quarter finals unscathed.

Ranvir Singh's potential departure from Good Morning Britain.Last month, it was reported that she would be stepping down from her role as the ITV show’s political correspondent.Richard has since opened up about his GMB colleague and explained how the presenters are all "very close" during an interview with express.co.uk.Richard, 52, also shared that he feels "lucky to still be waking the nation up every morning".When asked about whether his colleague Ranvir, 44, is planning to leave Good Morning Britain following an exit from her political correspondent role, he was certain she wouldn't.He replied: "No.

Dancing On Ice contestant Brendan Cole had a near-miss slip on the rink on Friday (March 25), just days before the grand finale. The former Strictly Come Dancing pro spoke to Lorraine regular and eliminated Dancing On Ice contestant Ria Hebden alongside fellow finalists Kimberly Wyatt and Regan Gascoigne.

Page 3 beauty often likes to talk about being "natural", and so curious fans were eager to know if she'd had any work done.The bombshell, who if often known by her model name of Barbi, was asked about plastic surgery as she hosted a Q&A session over on her Instagram earlier this week.She told her 429,000 followers that they could ask anything they wanted.So, they wasted no time about probing her about whether she'd had any nips or tucks.However, when the question was asked, Apollonia insisted that she's "all natural".Fans also asked what Apollonia's natural hair looks like as she regularly rocks it in different styles.The model shared a photo of herself rocking straight locks as she wore a printed bikini, as she told fans: "This is my natural hair."The questions came as Apollonia took to her Instagram account to show off her curves in a teeny blue bikini.The model unleashes her cleavage as she was seen posing in the swimwear while at the side of a pool in Mykonos, Greece.Apollonia teamed the racy display with glowing makeup and curly locks while accessorising with silver jewellery.She told fans: "This weather got me feeling this for real."One admirer exclaimed: "So hot," while another told her she was "breathtaking".As well as talk about her body in her Q&A, her followers were keen to know how she's so confident.One probed: "How do you keep your confidence? I've been put some so many times, I question myself now."Apollonia advised: "Know your worth."She also gave advice as another fan asked how she keeps going when feeling down."Got to think of all the positives, they will always outweigh the negatives," she wrote.

Celebrity Big Brother and I'm A Celebrity...All of which she has suffered her fair share of confrontation, which she most certainly isn't afraid of.Let's take a look at some of her most heated moments...In January 2017, Kim Woodburn joined the cast of Kim Woodburn Celebrity Big Brother.During this reality TV stint, she got caught up in many a row, including a few with ex glamour model Nicola McLean.Nicola, 40, ended up wanting to quit the show after her feud with Kim took its toll, however, show bosses encouraged Nicola to stay after she threatened to walk twice.Though Kim and Nicola went at things once more - just hours after Kim had been removed from the house following another explosive clash.The night before, Kim was forced to spend the night in a spare room after verbally slating Nicola in a foul-mouthed rant.As Nicola poured her heart out in the Diary Room, Kim told fellow housemates in the bedroom that Nicola was “a horrible girl” who is leading the house like the "mafia".During her scathing rant, Kim had been removed from the main house due to hurling insults at her co-stars which included labelling footballer Jamie O'Hara an "adulterer".This saw Jamie boil over after Kim also called him a "chicken-livered bugger."As the footballer follows Kim to challenge her, he shouted back: "Who the f**k are you talking to?“You’re a disgrace, you are nasty, you are vile."Security were forced to break things up as she continued to tell the others that they weren't a "bunch of chinless wonders".When Jamie tried to stop her rant, she spat: “You adulterer, that two-timed your wife and she’s got three kids.

BBC Studios has struck a first look and development deal with Diving Bell Group, the talent agency that represents the likes of trans activist Munroe Bergdorf and feminist author Florence Given.

Rylan Clarke-Neal was left speechless after Gordon Ramsay swore on The One Show. While the straight-talking chef is known for his language, he managed to almost go the whole BBC One show before he dropped the S-bomb. Gordon, 55, opened up on the film, Loves Kitchen, he appeared in and admitted it was a “shocker.” Rylan, 33, was on edge as he listened to the chef’s story, before he joked: "I wondered what you were going to say there.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK! daily newsletter .

A man struck terror into fellow residents of a three-storey block of flats by calling 999 and falsely claiming there was a fire there in the middle of the night.

A person has been rushed to hospital after a crash involving two vehicles in Bo'ness.

Residents in a housing estate transferred into the North Lanarkshire Council area have discovered that their children are still zoned to attend a Glasgow primary school located five miles away.

Pupils from Bo'ness Academy have started their journey to Greenland for what is believed to be the biggest Polar Expedition to leave Scotland since 1904.

While The Apprentice final is all about discovering who Lord Alan Sugar will choose as his next business partner, it is also an opportunity for fans to see their favourite candidates from throughout the series return.

Season two of Bridgerton has finally landed on Netflix today, Friday 25th March and we are so excited about its return. It feels like ages since we finished binge watching the first series of the hit romantic period drama meaning we are well overdue our next dose of scandal and sexual conflict.

Kate Middleton has sent a clear message with her latest outfit choice as she and Prince William touched down in Nassau, The Bahamas, on 24 March in the final leg of their Caribbean tour.The Duchess of Cambridge looked gorgeous as she stepped off the plane following their trip to Jamaica as she donned a custom-made Emilia Wickstead dress in aquamarine blue – the same shade featured in The Bahamas' flag, which consists of aquamarine, gold and black. Kate, 40, teamed the outfit with a matching aquamarine clutch bag and donned a pair of nude heels.The royal styled her brunette mane up into a ponytail for the final arrival and accessorised with some dangling gold and aquamarine earrings.

Kate Middleton is known to have a love for working out and exercise. And the 40 year old Duchess recently dazzled in a green dress and she and Prince William attended another evening reception on their Caribbean tour. In the Jenny Packham gown the Duchess shared a look at her toned arms, posing the question of how Kate achieves her svelte figure.

Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 29, was taken to hospital by his girlfriend Zara McDermott after receiving some "complicated blood results". Former Love Island star Zara, 24, explained that Sam had been feeling unwell for "the past few weeks" and a blood test had shown some complications.

ITV’s Dancing on Ice is often regarded as one of the most dangerous shows on Television.Over the years, several celebrities have taken to the ice and performed some of the most daring lifts and gravity-defying stunts.On many occasions, these jaw-dropping lifts were perfectly executed, however, there were several times when they didn’t go according to plan and resulted in terrible accidents.While some celebrities came away with a simple scratch, others have ended up bloodied and bruised, forcing them to take a trip to the hospital.Here’s a look back at some of the most dangerous stunts performed on the ice.The Scorpion Kick is a risky move that involves a skater arching their back and kicking up their leg.Back in 2012, actress Jennifer Ellison attempted the move while dancing with partner Dan Whiston.In what was described as one of the most gruesome moves from the entire series, the former glamour model raised her leg so high that the bottom of her skate pierced the top of her head.Although she had sliced her head open and blood was pouring out, the Brookside actress continued her routine and received her highest score of the show at the point.Celebrity contestants have attempted countless nail-biting moves over the years, but Perri Kiely arguably executed one of the scariest of all.The Diversity member made history in the 2020 finale when he defied the odds and performed a gravity defying backflip while skating – the first the show had ever seen.Alongside pro partner Vanessa Bauer and a team of pro dancers in the background, Perri zoomed across the rink, picking up speed before backflipping mid-skate.The dancer left viewers with their hearts in their mouths, but successfully landed the jump and received a perfect 40.The