Chris Packham’s stepdaughter Megan McCubbin ‘saved by tigers’ amid tough time at school

Bachelor Nation star Cam Ayala recently had much of his right leg amputated following alife-long battle with lymphedema.But the 33-year-old is choosing to embrace positivity as he recovers from surgery at Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.On Friday, Ayala took to Instagram to share a photo of himselfgiving two thumbs-up as he sat in a hospitalbed.He later thanked his followers for the 'support, prayers, thoughts and good vibes' he's received online. Bachelor Nation star Cam Ayala recently had his life changed forever by having much of his right leg amputated following a life-long battle with lymphedema, which is a chronic disease that results in the buildup of protein-rich fluid in soft tissues and causes swelling most commonly in the arms and legs, according to the Mayo ClinicIn his hospital snap, The Texas native had on a pair of black gym shorts and a gray t-shirt that had'Love people well' scrawled on the front of it.'Gotta lotta BROMENTUM with@b.rapp#amputee #CAMputee#FAITHoverFEAR,' he wrote in the caption, along with prayer and bible emojis.

Paul Walker's daughter Meadow Walker shared that she had an abortion in 2020.The model, 23, made the revelation following the Supreme Court ruling on Friday, which overturned Roe v. Wade, returning the authority to regulate abortion back to individual states.'There are countless women who have struggled with making the decision to have an abortion.

Elon Musk‘s ex-wife probably raised their five children predominantly alone. That definitely played a big part in this. This and much more on our latest podcast! CLICK HERE to watch  this episode of The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker!

Love Island stars Jess and Eve Gale have spoken exclusively to Daily Star during a Facebook Live with Carly Hacon about their time on the show and revealed the unusual rules put in place by the producers.Former winner Millie Court, who won the 2021 series with her partner Liam Reardon, has said that whilst cleaners descended upon the villa, the islanders were not allowed inside for up to three hours at a time and were forced to “use a stinky loo outside”.The sisters confirmed the truth and Jess began: “I remember I once went to the toilet in the middle of the night. In our villa, you had to walk through the dressing room and into the toilet, there were loads of people and I was delirious because it was probably about 3am.

Arsenal have reached an agreement with Manchester City over Gabriel Jesus as they look to sign their first-choice striker target this summer. The Brazilian is one of the top names on Mikel Arteta's wish list after he made signing a striker a priority over the transfer window. The losses of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette have left the Gunners light up front.

Optical illusions are made to baffle the brain – and this latest one will do just that. The picture, which has been created by Ukrainian artist Oleg Shupliak, features four women.

JANE SAYS: Your boyfriend has made it crystal clear that he’s not interested in an open relationship.He isn’t keen on you sleeping with other people and would like to shut down the conversation. Do you love him enough to suggest a fresh start, or is this where it ends? You’re entitled to sleep with anyone you fancy, but you can’t expect him to stick around.Calm down, take his feelings into account and start speaking to him with respect and consideration.If you don’t go the distance, then at least try to part on good terms.

Lisa wears a trench coat, £338, Reiss; cashmere jumper, £189, Whistles; cotton trousers, £199, LK Bennett; leather bag, £199, Penelope Chilvers. Jewellery (apart from earrrings) and shoes, Lisa’s ownA soft drapey coat or jacket that can be slung over the shoulders and leaves room for jumpers is the star here, lifting a simple combo of navy jumper and white pinstripe trousers (ankle-length or just above is nice in the evenings). It’s the white dazzle that makes this Reiss coat glamorous and worth forgoing oily dressings.

Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu had a nifty plan up her sleeve the entire time to steal the win with a rumoured Casa Amor hunk - providing she could last on the ITV2 programme for his arrival.The actress, 27, is claimed to have come up with a cunning plan to bag herself the £50,000 prize fun as she awaited the arrival of James Price - who is supposedly entering as a latecomer.It is thought that the Turkish model had colluded with James - who she is said to have met on the Essex scene - that she would wait for his Casa Amor arrival and they'd steal the title together.READ MORE: Sharon Stone opens up on the loss of nine children miscarriage in heartbreaking postOf course, a spot on the show is never guaranteed, even when selected by producers, so there was no way for Ekin to know for sure if James would even ever appear in the villa – or if she would, for that matter.Her plot was simple, in that she advised the handsome latecomer to re-watch "old series" and requested for them to "act like" Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies - who had won the programme in 2019.The Scottish Sun also reported that messages had been sent from Ekin-Su that read: "I'm waiting for my man," and requesting for him to "hurry" and "get your a*** in here".A further message exchange was leaked which saw James ask the beauty: "Think we could actually win it?" with a response from Ekin-Su that read: "We will baby."It is reported that the messages were sent to James in the weeks leading up to her own entrance.The same publication explained that a friend had dished the details after finding the sneaky plan too much. They explained: “Everybody knows Love Island can be a big machine for making money and becoming famous.

Love Island's Luca Bish could be set to "get hurt" as Gemma Owen, 19, is "triggering his insecurities," says psychotherapist and broadcaster Lucy Beresford.The pair have been enjoying a budding romance for a few weeks now and have faced their fair share of drama, including the arrival of Gemma's ex-boyfriend Jacques and new girl Danica choosing to couple up with Luca.Despite being in a couple with Danica, Luca, 23, has proven his loyalty to the international dressage rider, going as far as refusing to sleep in the same bed as the professional dancer, 21.READ MORE: Love Island's Megan Barton Hanson's steamiest sex confessions - dominance to plane sexLuca could be set for heartbreak however as relationship expert Lucy believes his "emotionally sensitive" personality could play a part in him getting hurt.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERELucy explained: "I think Luca is incredibly emotionally sensitive so I think it means that he'll be very passionate and very deep within his relationship.""I think he's also likely to be very hurt and will find it very difficult to deal with things that don't go well," she added.The award-winning psychotherapist also voiced her concerns about how Gemma's growing status in the outside world could lead to plenty of male attention, causing a knock to Luca's confidence.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comShe claimed: "I think they're both quite experienced, but I do wonder what kind of circle's she moves in and how many men she might have coming on to her.""I think she is quite confident and, and I think he's not as confident - you imagine, looking at

This situation was highly criticised and covered in the media, and promptly destroyed her character. Her daughter Pia told People magazine in 1986: “The experience of having my mother go from being a saint to a tramp in a few days was traumatic.”

Former glamour model Katie Price is reportedly "off on holiday" hours after she avoided jail for breaching a restraining order against her ex-husband Kieran Hayler's fiancée Michelle Penticost.  The 44 year old mum of five escaped jail at Friday's hearing and instead was handed an 18-month community order at Lewes Crown Court to carry out 170 hours of unpaid work, as well as paying £1,500 costs after admitting breaching a restraining order. The reality TV star, 43, was  charged with breaching a restraining order after she sent a foul-mouthed message, calling her ex husband Kieran Hayler's fiancée Michelle Penticost a "gutter s**g" in a text to him.

It's been nearly 12 years since The Only Way Is Essex burst onto our screens, and I'm unashamed to tell you I've never missed an episode. The show has taken me through college, university and into my first adult job. A lot has changed in my life, but TOWIE has remained the constant.

Mishael Morgan of the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless made history on Friday at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.The 35-year-old performer became the first Black woman to take home the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress at the event in Pasadena, California.For the monumental occasion she turned heads in a two-paneled black and rose-print gown with a wide train skirt. Historic: Mishael Morgan of the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless made history on Friday at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy AwardsMishael,a Trinidadian-Canadian actress, looked back to her roots during her acceptance speech as she noted: 'I was born on a tiny island in the Caribbean, and I'm now standing on an international stage and I am being honored regardless of the color of my skin, regardless of my passport, for being the best at what I do.'She continued: 'Now there are little girls around the world and no matter what the industry, the vocation … they can strive to be the best.' The beauty's gown had a black belt that drew attention to her trim waistline and also boasted short, ruffled cap sleeves.She turned heads in the eye-popping ensemble, which stretched over her feet and featured peplum-like accoutrements at her hips.

Bella Hadidhad all eyes on her as she arrived to the launch party for her non-alcoholic drink brand Kin Euphorics in West Hollywood on Friday night.The supermodel, 25,looked sensational in a form-fitting bustier-style asymmetrical halter pink dress that showed off her svelte figure and long legs.She was supported by fellow model Lori Harvey, as well as her real estate developer fatherMohamed Hadid. Launch:Bella Hadid had all eyes on her as she arrived to the launch party for her non-alcoholic drink brand Kin Euphorics in West Hollywood on Friday nightThe Vogue cover girl paired the outfit withstrappy black heels and a matching chic shoulder bag.Bella further accessorized her trendy look with chunky silver earrings and a number of rings.

Jennifer Aniston presented a lifetime achievement award to her formerly estranged father John at the Daytime Emmy Awards this Friday.John, 88, has spent nearly four decades on Days Of Our Lives - a soap opera that was frequently parodied on Jennifer's star-making sitcom Friends.Although John was not on hand at Friday night's ceremony, Jennifer delivered a video address showering praise on her 'great and well-respected' father. Warm words:Jennifer Aniston presented a lifetime achievement award to her formerly estranged father John at the Daytime Emmy Awards this Friday'It's an opportunity to not only pay tribute to a true icon in the daytime television world, but it's also a chance to recognize the lifelong achievements of a great and well-respected actor who also happens to be my dad,' she said.'John Aniston has been working in television consistently for over half a century,' added his daughter, who eclipsed his stardom with her own TV career.

“But wouldn’t it be good if they said: ‘Right, what we want you to do is go and work in an RSPCA rehabilitation centre and you’ve got to do 30 days’ work there.“Then we could make a film about that.’“I would like to see him now play a prominent role in animal welfare - he could turn it around.“That’s what he should do. He should say: ‘I am a genuinely reformed character.

Chris Packham has called for West Ham’s Kurt Zouma to work at an animal welfare centre, after pleading guilty to kicking and slapping his cat. The BBC Springwatch host says : “It’s difficult to punish a footballer financially, they are just so wealthy.

BBC Springwatch star Megan McCubbin is having the last laugh against cruel trolls who mocked her mispronunciation of words on screen – dubbing her dyslexia a “superpower” as her career soars.Back next week in the new series of the show, the zoologist will explore the north east of England in a bid to share the benefits of spending time in nature.On her rise to TV success with the learning disorder, which affects parts of the brain that process language, Megan says: “I’ve confused words or pronounced something wrong and while I get nervous, I wouldn’t change it – dyslexia is a superpower.“I had to rewire how I learn and taught myself to grasp complex concepts.“Dyslexia is very complex and no two people learn the same.”Awareness and support have been forthcoming, continues Megan, who reveals: “Today someone asked if I wanted a script on different-coloured paper.”New research from holiday firm Lovat Parks reveals the powerful benefits to mental health from immersion in nature.Being in the presence of trees saw 81% find a boost in mental wellbeing and spending significant amounts of time in natural environments was shown to reduce the risk of developing depression in 20% of people.Megan adds: “Sit in a quiet place and you’ll see it come alive, spot things and see them in a new light.“We saw during Covid, people engaged with nature more because they had more time on their hands.“As our lives are busier again, we need to remember the joy it gave us.” The 27-year-old, who is the stepdaughter of fellow Springwatch star Chris Packham, turns to the great outdoors to keep her mental wellbeing strong.And Megan suggests anyone worried about the cost-of-living crisis should turn to nature to help control any anxiety.She adds: “This is

CHRIS Packham has insisted that he "couldn't care less" if viewers hate his outfits on Springwatch ahead of the show's 18th season. The presenter, who has hosted the BBC nature series since 2009, will be entering his 13th season with Michaela Strachan later this month.

Mirror, Chris, 61, said: “I was drinking too much, and too often, and I thought, ‘you’re getting addicted to this,’ and I really don’t like the idea of ­addiction. I was scared of it, I just instantaneously stopped.” Conservationist Chris, who returns to our screens later this month with a new Springwatch series was speaking during Mental Health Awareness Week.He revealed: “I got to a point, as you know, where I thought very seriously, and right to the last moment, about taking my life because I was depressed."“I thought to myself, on the back of that, I mustn’t ever allow myself to get to this point again.