Jussie Smollett's Sister Jurnee Says His Scandal Has Been 'F**king Painful'

Dancing on Ice star Ria Hebden has revealed that she refused to see her family before taking to the ice while on the programme.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Lorraine presenter, 39, explained why she decided to avoid seeing her husband, Mark and her two children, as she needed to "protect her energy" ahead of her performance.Ria was partnered with professional skater Lukasz Rozycki during her stint on the popular ITV show.Speaking about her family's reaction to the news that she'd be starring on the programme, Ria shared how "proud" they were of her.Addressing her husband's reaction, she said: "He is my number one fan, he's like 'just do your thing, enjoy it.'"I know the kids are really proud of me already," she added.However, Ria explained that she had made the decision not to see her children before performing so that she can focus on her routine.The presenter said: "It's wonderful, I just know just having them there in the audience will be so lovely for the children as they're only little."But I'm not going to see any of them before I perform because for me I really need to focus and be calm and quiet and then after we can celebrate."I think when you do something like this you need to protect your energy, you know," she said.Ria shares two children, Noah and Lula, with her husband of 10 years, Mark.The Lorraine star was eliminated from the show during movie week following a skate-off with S-Club star Rachel Stevens and her partner Brendyn Hatfield.The same week, Kimberly Wyatt was awarded a high score of 34 following her routine to The Greatest Show.Taking to social media to address her exit, the star told how she was "proud" of what she had achieved, having previously revealed that she'd had no skating

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abusive relationship and hired a bodyguard began to find herself falling in love with him – and now they're happily married with children. Elise Stevens, 35, was left petrified for her and her 13-year-old daughter's safety after she escaped her ex-partner in November 2008.

Gemma Collins has revealed she was scared of being "locked up" if people found out about her self-harming.The TOWIE star also feared she was going to be placed in a mental asylum for the rest of her life - away from her family and friends.Gemma, 41, has recently spoken out about her mental health struggles ahead of her new Channel 4 documentary - Gemma Collins: Self Harm and Me - which will explore her mental health battles.Speaking to The Mirror, The GC said she felt like she couldn't tell anyone about her self-harming issue because she felt like she would be isolated from her nearest and dearest.She said: "So when I started self-harming I couldn’t tell anyone because I was thinking I’m going to get locked up, not going to see my family or friends and I’m going to be in a mental asylum my whole life."Gemma explained that she revealed her self-harming to her parents - who were left shocked by their teenage daughter.She went on: "My parents were in the kitchen and I just walked in. I think I’d done it before, but it was a bit of a cry for help.

Dancing on Ice fans were left bereft in 2014 with the news that the show had been cancelled.

Jurgen Klopp’s side to secure the points and keep the deficit between themselves and the reigning Premier League champions to nine points.While the Brazilian midfielder was the one with the goalscoring touch, it was the heroics of Alisson Becker in the Liverpool goal who really ensured the points went home with the Merseysiders.The Brazilian made four crucial saves in the first half from Jay Rodriguez and Burnley summer signing Wout Weghorst.However, Sean Dyche’s side were the ones who were left to rue their missed opportunities – Daily Star Sport takes a look at four things Klopp got right against BurnleyFor the first time since their 2-2 home draw against Brighton and Hove Albion in October, Klopp deployed the terrifying trio of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, and Roberto Firmino all together in the same frontline.This was the most surprising decision the German made, considering Diogo Jota’s impressive form in the absence of Salah and Mane.Jota has operated in the ‘hole’ beautifully, and even scored an impressive brace in the Reds’ 2-0 home victory against Leicester City. However, Burnley’s assertive and aggressive defending style called for the subtlety and unpredictability of Firmino, rather than the agility and speed of Jota.And the Brazilian was a strong focal point at the spearhead of Liverpool’s attack, finding space in-between the Clarets’ midfield and defence, and providing Salah and Mane with a perfect back board.Like Mane and Salah, Firmino’s contract is also set to expire in the summer of 2023 - Liverpool supporters will surely hope the club pens him to a new deal.

Manchester United fans have been left fuming after Kieran Trippier scored his second goal in five days for Newcastle United on Sunday.The Red Devils had been strongly linked with the England right-back during both the winter and summer transfer windows in 2021, but failed to meet Atletico Madrid's valuation.Instead, Trippier joined Newcastle last month from the Spanish champions for £13.5million, becoming the first signing since the club's Saudi-led takeover.He has since started every match since joining and has taken his goal tally for the club to two after scoring direct free-kicks in each of their last two matches.Trippier opened his account for the Magpies in Tuesday night's 3-1 home win over Everton, bending in a free-kick from distance for Newcastle's third goal.He then grabbed his second goal for the club with the opening goal against Aston Villa on Sunday, smashing the ball through the wall and into the net from the edge of the box.This has left United fans fuming, having seen their side fail to land Trippier's services during their previous pursuit of the 31-year-old.Following his goal against Villa, United fans quickly took to social media to criticise their club's decision not to put up the funds required to sign him last year.Should Manchester United have signed Kieran Trippier? Let us know in the comments section below.One fan tweeted: “Kieran Trippier showing why Man Utd should have bought him.”Another added: “Great decision not signing Trippier.”A third supporter wrote: “Love Kieran Trippier me. Excellent for Newcastle to get him, he'd get in every PL side apart from Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea.

WWE career, Stacy Keibler was a budding young NFL cheerleader.Keibler, 42, is mainly known today for her role on WWE as a ‘diva’, where she caught the eye of millions with her outlandish seductive table dances and provocative ring entrance.But before becoming the on-screen girlfriend of legendary wrestler Randy Orton or dating George Clooney in real life, the stunning model burst onto the scene by fulfilling her dream job of being an NFL cheerleader.The Maryland native had the privilege of joining the cheerleading squad for American football team - the Baltimore Ravens - aged 18.There, lifelong fan Keibler caught the eye of A-list celebrities on the side-lines while cheering on her favourite team.Keibler remains a huge fan even today, regularly tweeting her support and posting her old uniform on social media.Speaking on her cheerleading days to PEOPLE, she said: “Purple has always been one of my favourite colours, so naturally that was my favourite thing about my Ravens uniform.“My least favourite thing would have to be wearing next to nothing when at times it was freezing and snowing out!”Around the time she was cheerleading in 1999, Keibler launched her wrestling career by appearing on World Championship Wrestling as Miss Hancock – crudely spelled ‘Handcock’ on some occasions.But her major career breakthrough came in 2001 when WWE bought WCW.There, she made an immediate impact by moving to SmackDown! and being presented as the manager of the iconic Dudley Boyz.

Kanye West has drawn an Avengers-themed line in the sand, and ex Kim Kardashian and new boyfriend Pete Davidson are on the wrong side of it.

Kanye West has drawn an Avengers-themed line in the sand, and ex Kim Kardashian and new boyfriend Pete Davidson are on the wrong side of it.

Patrisse Cullors Black History Month has always been about abolition for me.I may not have known the word abolition as a young girl, but I understood abolition in my spirit. At my core, I witnessed a community ravaged and decimated by police and prisons, and I wanted more for us.

Pour one out! After working together for two seasons on Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias, the show’s leading ladies are just as welcoming and friendly as their onscreen counterparts.

Dancing On Ice star Chemmy Alcott has opened up on the no holds barred advice she received from series winner Matthew Wolfenden after she was eliminated from the competition.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the former ski racer, 39, detailed the words of wisdom she got from Emmerdale star Matthew, 41, who went on to secure the trophy for the series in 2012.When asked how performing on the popular ITV show compared to skiing, Chemmy admitted that she felt out of her element.She said: "You're performing, there's a start to your performance and a start to your race."I was much more comfortable being a ski racer."She went on to explain that she "froze" up after taking to the ice with late partner Sean Rice, after she learnt of the huge viewing figures the show had.Chemmy said: "Whereas with Dancing On Ice, I remember the first time I spaced out there, like, 'There's, you know, over 10 million people tuning in.'"And I just got dry lips, and I froze," she added.The sportswoman told how she didn't have the same problem when she was hurtling down slopes while skiing.She continued: "You don't think about that at all, because you're not doing it for the cameras in skiing."The cameras are there, but you are racing a clock."Your purpose is not entertainment, it's speed," she explained, before adding: "Whereas this show's all about entertaining people tuning in."Chemmy added that she had no idea where the cameras were until after she got eliminated from the show and her co-star Matt gave her some advice.She said: "I didn't even know where the cameras were and I did 10 weeks!"And when I got knocked out, the guy who won it, Matt Wolfenden, said to me, 'Oh, you would have been so much better if you performed to the cameras!'"And I

In January, Oti and Marius set up a property company named Lionshead Property Investments, officially registered on Companies house.Oti isn’t the only one in her family who has cast her net further than television.Motsi Mabuse originally trained to be a civil engineer.She has her own company named Pure Mabuse Entertainment, and receiving around £500,000 per year.She also got involved in writing children’s picture books, such as Dance With Oti: The Bird Jive, teaching kids to develop their dancing skills.Two more picture books are expected to follow on soon."I moved all the way from Africa so I must make something of myself," Oti told the Mail Online in January."I am really trying to learn and do as much as I can for as long as I can, while I can."

Lovecraft Country star Jurnee Smollett recently publicly addressed her brother Jussie Smollet’s pending court case. Jurnee revealed that the scandal—Jussie has been accused of staging a hate crime against himself in 2019—and the resulting fall out has placed a strain on her entire family. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she said, “It’s been fucking painful.”“One of the most painful things my family’s ever experienced—to love someone as much as we love my brother, and to watch someone who you love that much go through something like this, that is so public, has been devastating,” she continued.

Jurnee Smollett is opening up about her brother Jussie Smollett‘s scandal in the new issue of The Hollywood Reporter.

Jurnee Smollett is opening up about her brother Jussie Smollett‘s scandal in the new issue of The Hollywood Reporter.

As most know, it hasn’t exactly been the greatest past year and a half for the Empire star, Jussie Smollett, who was outed for staging a hate crime to benefit from the publicity. As it was previously reported, Jussie allegedly staged an attack against himself back in January of last year.

Jurnee Smollett maintains her brother Jussie Smollett’s innocence following last year’s alleged hate-crime hoax.