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Gogglebox star George Gilbey's mum, Linda McGarry, has shared the poignant last words her beloved son spoke to her before his untimely passing.The much-loved reality star, known for his appearances on Channel 4's Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother, tragically lost his life at just 40 years old on March 27, 2024, due to an incident at work. An emotional farewell was held last week at a crematorium close to his Clacton-on-Sea home in Essex, following the conclusion of his inquest.

TOWIE fans are convinced they have found the "real reason" Chloe Meadows is "obsessed" with Dan and Ella’s new romance. Dan Edgar, 33, has recently moved on with Ella Rae Wise, 24, following his split with ex-Amber Turner.The cast have a lot to say about the new relationship following Amber and Dan calling it quits after spending six years together.

Stacey Solomon has asked her social media fans for advice in relation to her health, as she shared that she injured herself in her kitchen at the weekend.The 34 year old presenter, who is married to Joe Swash, often shares updates about her life with her followers on Instagram. She took to the platform on Saturday to seek advice following an incident that she said had happened at her home, Pickle Cottage, in Essex. She posted footage of herself requesting "help" from fans.

James 'Arg' Argent finally seems to have found his groove when it comes to staying healthy, and has hinted that we could see him running the London Marathon will best pal Mark Wright.The 36 year old is looking better than ever after shedding an incredible 13 stone, with the help of a lifestyle overhaul and a gastric band that was fitted in 2021. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the reality star and singer says he feels "strong and fit" and is determined never to return to his old ways. He revealed he couldn't even tie his own shoelaces when he was at his heaviest - a shocking 27 stone - and has previously said that doctor's told him he was on "death row" due to his size.

The Only Way is Essex's Clelia Theodorou has released an emotional statement on Instagram announcing she's reached a "major milestone" in her life. Last year, the 29 year old was involved in a major car accident while pregnant with her first child.The reality star broke both her legs and feet and was left temporarily wheelchair bound, but her mother sadly did not survive.

Love Island's Georgia Harrison appears to have made another dig at ex Anton Danyluk with an Instagram post claiming she'll settle for nothing less than marrying her best friend. Georgia and Anton, both 29, finished fifth in Love Island: All Stars in February, but were reported to have split earlier this month just a couple of months after leaving the South African-set dating show.

Wedding bells are set to ring for Gemma Collins and her fiancé Rami Hawash, and one person in particular who is pleased for them is her ex James Argent. Gemma, 43, and Arg met on The Only Way Is Essex in 2011, and they dated on and off for nine years. Now, a reunion could be on the cards, with Gemma revealing that the cast of TOWIE could be making an appearance at her wedding, with an invitation extended to all of them.

The Only Way is Essex fans were left in disbelief as former star Elliott Wright shared a rare photo with his grown-up daughter.The TOWIE alum, 44, celebrated his daughter Olivia's 15th birthday by posting a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. He penned: "Happy birthday to my little princess Olivia 15 today. Not so little now! have a lovely day darling xxx." He shared a series of photos chronicling Olivia's growth over the years, from ski trips to beach vacations and dinners out.

Gogglebox star George Gilbey had been working on a roof when he fell to his death through a plastic skylight, an inquest has heard.

Dane Bowers was among the celebrities in Dubai who got caught in extreme floods caused by a freak storm on Tuesday, 18 April.The DJ and singer had to take refuge in his car after he lost power in his home due to the torrential downpours. Meanwhile, TOWIE stars James Argent and Joey Essex were also left stranded and wading through water to find shelter.The desert state in the United Arab Emirates experienced more than a year and a half's worth of rain in just a few hours. Dane took to Instagram to show how the area surrounding his apartment had quickly become submerged in water.

The Only Way is Essex's Amber Turner has reportedly broken down in tears as she 'quit' the ITV series, and handed over her beloved pet to swap life in Essex for a full fresh start in Dubai, as reported by The Sun. In emotional scenes yet to air on the hit ITV reality show, Amber reportedly met up with her ex-boyfriend Dan Edgar to give him their pet pooch Oliver. Amber and Dan bought the adorable Goldendoodle last year, but after their bitter break-up, Amber was awarded full custody of the dog.

'Queen of Clean' Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchcliffe, has shared a rather bizarre observation about her family alpacas.Taking to her Instagram story, the influencer, 34, posted a screenshot of the messages she'd received from a fan, which had completely changed the way she looks at the animal.They wrote: "Oh god I've just noticed that their bums look like c*** and balls when they are lying down [string of crying laughing emojis] I can't unsee it now!!! Love em [two pink heart emojis]" Responding to this, Mrs Hinch said: "NO STOP! Why have I never noticed this before? [crying emoji] and now I will never EVER unsee it [crying laughing emoji]" She then added: "My inbox [laughing emoji] I can't deal. What the floof." Sophie adopted her three alpacas, Roy, Rodney and Raymond, after she, her husband Jamie, their two sons, Ronnie, four, and Lennie, two, moved into their luxury £1million farmhouse in Essex.

Scotland will see the return of warmer weather and sunny skies this weekend as weather maps show milder temperatures for the UK.

Olly Murs has confirmed the safe arrival of his first child with wife Amelia Tank. The singer announced back in December that the pair were expecting their first baby in a sweet social media post.

The Only Way is Essex star Amber Turner recently shared a snap on Instagram looking stunning in a bright green bikini and white knit midi skirt whilst on holiday in Bali, and her beachy look has got us dreaming of summer holidays.The chance to don a swimsuit and hit the pool might not quite round the corner for most of us at the moment, but there’s one part of her outfit we can definitely include in our everyday outfits – her sunglasses. Amber has been spotted in several snaps and videos recently wearing a pair of gold oval sunnies from Celine, but if you’re not willing to splurge on the £440 price tag, we’ve found the perfect alternative – Free People’s Little Secret Round Sunglasses, £24 here.

Holly Willoughby's upcoming Netflix survival show is set to be the perfect platform for Jesy Nelson's TV return.The former Little Mix star is reportedly in talks to join the adventure series after her hiatus from the spotlight. Having enjoyed some time travelling, Jesy might now be ready to channel her inner explorer on a professional level. She's said to be considering a spot on Bear Hunt, the new show by Holly and the legendary Bear Grylls.

They are six months into their relationship and are clearly thrilled to have found each other but Katie McGlynn insists she isn’t thinking about wedding bells just yet. The former Coronation Street actress, who played Sinead Tinker on the soap for seven years, admitted she and TOWIE star Ricky Rayment ‘just clicked’ when they met while both working on a cruise ship.

He is better known as one of the famous faces from The Only Way is Essex, spending four years on our screens as part of the reality tv hit. But Ricky Rayment has revealed that he has now ventured into a new career - and it’s the best decision he’s ever made. “Fishing is my business and my passion,” revealed the 33 year old, speaking out as part of an exclusive joint interview and photo shoot with his Coronation Street actress partner Katie McGlynn.

Love Island's Anton Danyluk has thrown shade at his ex Georgia Harrison, revealing the true reason behind their break up. Recently, it was announced that the couple had called it quits after leaving the Love Island All Stars villa.Their split was initially attributed to the long-distance nature of their relationship, with Anton based in Scotland and Georgia residing in Essex, however, Anton's recent Instagram post suggests there might be more to the story. On his Instagram, Anton shared a quote implying that distance wasn't the real issue.The quote read: "If someone truly loves you, distance is not a problem.

Georgia Harrison and Anton Danyluk have reportedly split after weeks of rumours over the status of their relationship. The Sun reports that the Love Island: All Stars couple have called it quits just months after coming in fifth place on the ITV dating show at the end of February.

Chloe Sims is reportedly making waves across the pond with plans for a major collaboration with none other than reality TV mogul Kim Kardashian. The former TOWIE star, 42, who ventured from Essex to Hollywood last year, chronicled her journey in the series House of Sims.The show's soaring popularity led to Chloe securing a multi-million pound deal with streaming giant Netflix. Now, reports from The Sun suggest that she's on the brink of a career-defining move by teaming up with Kim Kardashian's SKIMS brand.