Fleur East told her natural hair ‘wouldn’t be able to sell’ records before X Factor success

EMMERDALE star Aaron Anthony waved goodbye to the soap this week as his character Ellis Chapman headed to Australia. Viewers and characters alike were left in tears as Ellis joined his former flame Priya Sharma in a taxi to the airport before leaving for good. Actor Aaron, 28, quit the ITV soap in December following a race probe into two of its other leading stars.

POP Idol finalist Rosie Ribbons moved the judging panel to tears with her rendition of Mariah Carey hit Hero in 2001. The singer was a fresh-faced teen when she performed for the judges - but now looks totally different more than two decades on. Rosie, 39, featured in the same series as iconic Pop Idol winner Will Young and wound up in 6th place after weeks of competition.

8 out of 10 Cats do Contdown viewers were left in tears over Channel 4's tribute to Sean Lock. Co-star Jon Richardson was among those remembering the late comedian.

12 Feb 2022 Like most gemstones used as birthstones, amethyst is believed to possess a variety of beneficial and healing powers - the most notable of which is that it protects the wearer from intoxication. Its name comes from the Greek word "amethystos", meaning "not drunken", and the ancient Greeks even carved their drinking vessels from the stone for this reason.Nowadays, amethyst is believed to help clear the mind and enhance creativity.

"Hired this machine to help keep the swelling down."If you’ve had the same knee surgery (lateral meniscus tear) this really helps."B****y freezing though! #weekend" he ended the post.Paddy's update comes after he underwent an operation on his knee after suffering an injury last year which forced him to pull out of Soccer Aid 2021.Speaking about her husband's recovery, Christine insisted that the TV host is on the mend.She told OK! magazine: "He’s absolutely fine."He’s milking it, obviously, he’s a man, and he’s got to try and rest as much as possible."It’s an old injury and he’s just been waiting for some time off work to get it sorted, and he has done now, so he’s absolutely fine," she explained.

Oliver Hudson shared an update on his living situation on Friday and his mom, Goldie Hawn, won't be happy. The Nashville actor recently moved back in with Goldie and her partner, Kurt Russell, as his family home was remodeled. MORE: Goldie Hawn's son Oliver Hudson pays heartfelt tribute to famous momAt the time, Oliver said he wasn't sure he'd ever leave and teased that he, his wife, Erinn Bartlett, and their three children, would be there forever. WATCH: Oliver Hudson shares brilliant new video of famous mom However, that is not the case and his latest move is not going to please Goldie.  Speaking on PEOPLE Every Day podcast with host Janine Rubenstein, Oliver said: "My last night is tonight. Saturday, we move back into the house."While he said the timing was "perfect" so that he could celebrate the Super Bowl, he knows his mom's reaction wouldn't be so jovial.MORE: Oliver Hudson talks major family change he made that impacted his childrenMORE: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's unusual punishment to Oliver Hudson revealed"I actually go to the Super Bowl on Sunday," he added.

A gripping new crime documentary on Netflix has captivated viewers around the world as subscribers have been left astounded by the fraudulent actions of The Tinder Swindler, Simon Leviev.

Scotland's weather this weekend has called for six flood warnings to be issued as parts of the country face a battering of heavy rain.

A Wishaw football team have questioned North Lanarkshire Council’s decision to continue to not open changing rooms at a local high school.

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is on course for his worst goal-scoring season since the 2005/06 campaign.Many thought when the Red Devils secured their former hero in the summer that the legendary forward’s return would be a glorious one.While clearly past his prime at 36 when signed, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was coming off the back of a 29-goal campaign for Juventus and fans were at least certain of one thing – goals.But while the Portuguese ace hit the ground running early on in the campaign, his goals have massively dried up for the Red Devils as the season has progressed.

World’s Scariest Man has shown off his speed and footwork as his training ramps up ahead of his fight against the so-called ‘Iranian Hulk’.Martyn Ford will take on Sajad Gharibi in April at the O2 Arena and has been training intensely ahead of the bout.Ford is a towering weightlifter from the West Midlands, standing at 6ft 8in, with his body covered by muscles and tattoos.He bulked up after suffering an injury while playing cricket 19 years ago and now shows off his huge muscles to a social media following of more than three million people.He has kept his followers up to date with his training for his clash with the Iranian Hulk and his latest video shows his speed and footwork.Set up in his boxing gym are four lights and stands, which Ford had to put his hand over when they lit up.With his trainers shouting “keep moving” Ford completed the reaction time test, moving left to right to scan the lights.The video was 30 seconds long and while he admitted that he has “work to do”, Ford believes it is an important skill.Who do you think will win April's fight between Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk? Let us know in the comments section...“Getting the body and the mind working simultaneously is so important for all sports, the only difference is in this sport, you get punished badly if you make a mistake,” he wrote as the caption for the video.“I know its slow, I know I have work to do .... that's what excites me, the JOURNEY of improvement.

Russia is likely to invade Ukraine within days plunging the planet into World War 3 as leading spy chiefs warn of an imminent attack. Brits have been urged to flee the country immediately by US embassy staff as fears grow that a Russian invasion could shut down airspace.British nationals have been told to get out by the Foreign Office "while commercial means are still available”.Meanwhile, Boris Johnson has told allies that he fears "for Europe's security".It follows two days after Joe Biden told all American citizens to leave Ukraine urgently as the White House warned an attack could come within the next two days, The Sun reports.Now new reports suggest that Russia will invade Ukraine this Wednesday, February 16, according to German newspaper Der Spiegel.Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are due to hold crunch talks at 4pm UK time today (12 Feb).

Two years ago this month, the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar witnessed a coup d’état, in which the Tatmadaw (the military) seized power from the democratically elected National League for Democracy and its leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

wedding reception after a family guest had a near-death trauma. Kat Divone, from US, went viral last month when she made a confession of leaving her family members upset on her own wedding."I kept the reception going after one of our guests died in the photo booth," she said.She was swarmed by messages from viewers who asked to know more after she made the one-line comment.Then she went on explaining the guest was her 27-year-old cousin-in-law, who has a pre-existing heart condition.Kat says: "She's at the photobooth in a stereotypical catering hall – a Long Island wedding."Cocktails were over, pictures were taken, my husband and I were mingling and all of a sudden we hear a commotion – we shot off to our bridal suite and I had no idea."Her pre-existing condition acted up, something's not right – cardiac arrest, bang, she's on the floor."Later when the police and paramedics arrived, her cousin-in-law left the wedding "with no pulse" as the first-aid responders took her to hospital."Somebody went into the bridal suite and said 'hey, what do you want to do?' and I said 'well, she left for the hospital so let's keep going' because I didn't see the extent of her s***," Kat continues.Want to bring a little glamour to your life every day with all the most exciting real-life stories, fashion and even sex tips HOT off the press?Well, we've got you covered with our great new Hot Topics newsletter - it'll drop straight into your inbox around 7pm and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.And signing up now means you'll get a front row seat for our great new series inside the lives of the next generation of Daily Star Page 3 girls.You can sign up here - you won't regret it..."She left and we carried on our wedding.

Emmerdale viewers were devastated when Ellis Chapman said goodbye to the village this week - but fans have begun to speculate whether serial killer Meena Jutla was involved with his abrupt exit.Viewers took to social media following Ellis' sudden departure on Wednesday night, which saw him leave for a new job in Australia and say goodbye to the love of his life Priya Sharma.ITV soap bosses did not confirm why Ellis Chapman was leaving Emmerdale, or why actor Aaron Anthony was leaving the soap, leading viewers to speculate whether Ellis' abrupt exit could be linked to Meena's sudden return to the village.With serial killer Meena out for revenge on Ellis' brother Billy Chapman ahead of his wedding to Dawn Taylor, fans have suggested that Ellis could have become another of Meena's victims following his abrupt exit - and that maybe he never made it to the airport at all.Some viewers felt that it was more than a coincidence that Ellis left just as Meena was returning to the village, with one fan saying on Twitter: "Meena is going to kill Ellis and everyone is going to think he’s gone to Australia."A second added: "Imagine if Ellis got bumped off by Meena en route to the airport and nobody ever knew cos they just think he's f***ed off to Australia."A third viewer commented: "I think Meena has kidnapped and murdered Ellis, sending messages from his phone, with a fourth adding: "Who else thinks Meena has got Ellis?? Eek!!!"Before his planned departure for Australia, Ellis had spoken to Billy about his upcoming wedding to Dawn, before saying to his brother: "You and Dawn will come though, yeah? - referring to his new life in Australia.However, Ellis is unaware that Meena has come back to take revenge on Billy and Dawn's special

Fleur East has spoken about how she and her husband Marcel Badiane-Robin celebrated their first wedding anniversary in lockdown.MORE: See inside Fleur East's stunning wedding album from Morocco nuptialsChatting to HELLO! in this week's issue, the former X Factor singer revealed the romantic gift she presented to her long-time love, saying: "It was our paper anniversary, so I went with that theme and got Marcel a book of vouchers of things he can redeem from me – a massage, a cooked dinner and so on." WATCH: Fleur East gives us a tour of her London home in her day-in-the-life videoThe couple, who were together for ten years before tying the knot in June 2019 in Morocco, built a makeshift den in the living room of their East London home.

Fleur East has said she was once told she wouldn’t sell records if she wore her hair naturally.The X Factor star, 32, said it was important to her that she wore her afro “proudly” and spoke about her culture and roots publicly.East, a singer and presenter who came second in the 2014 series of X Factor, spoke to Hello! magazine alongside her husband Marcel Badiane-Robin.She said: “When I went into the X Factor, one thing that I really didn’t want to compromise on was my hair.“That, to me, is a representation of me, my colour and my culture, and I believe that should be celebrated.”Talking about her time on I’m On A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, she added: “When I went into the jungle a lot of people asked if I was going to braid my hair

The X Factor, the aspiring musician was informed that her sporting an afro would prevent her from becoming popular in the mainstream pop world and with the public.

Fleur East has said she was once told she wouldn’t sell records if she wore her hair naturally.

Fleur East has spoken out about the moment she was told that she would have to ditch her natural hair if she wanted a chance of selling records.

Fleur East and her husband Marcel Badiane-Robin have posed for their first ever at home photoshoot, only in HELLO!. Speaking in an exclusive interview the week they celebrated their first wedding anniversary, the couple tell of the importance of Black Lives Matter and their experiences at the London protests.MORE: 7 films about racial injustice you have to watch "The atmosphere was amazing.