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Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have made waves with their brand-new BBC reality show, yet they may not have anticipated the level of exposure it would bring, an source claims. "Stacey and Joe want to work from home and show off their beautiful house and happy family, they want it to be like a more down-to-earth version of The Kardashians! But the fact is, with that, you do get criticism and people giving their opinions - more so than they realised," says the source.

Irish twins Jedward, known for their close friendship with Gemma Collins, have recently spent a joyful Christmas at her Essex home.The brothers, much-loved since their X Factor days, have now shared exclusive details with the Mirror about how Gemma achieved her fabulous transformation.The duo gushed: "Every time we see her, there's always a change. She looks like she's getting younger by the day! When you're on your own weightloss journey, you don't necessarily see the changes, because you keep seeing yourself every day.

Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne were snapped having a discussion outside their former family home today, 25 March.The 32 year old EastEnders actress and former TOWIE star Dan are said to have split earlier this month after Jacqueline discovered he'd purchased a property without her knowledge. Clad in workout gear, mother of two Jacqueline was seen in conversation with Dan, who stayed put in his vehicle, outside their formerly shared home in Essex. It's the first time the pair have been seen together since their split, while Jacqueline has been snapped without her wedding ring on.

Former Love Island winner Jack Fincham, who was handed a six-week jail term earlier this year for dangerous dog offences, has won an appeal against his prison sentence and walked free from court with an extension to his suspended sentence order instead. The 32-year-old, who won the 2018 series of the ITV2 show with Dani Dyer, admitted at an earlier hearing to two counts of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog.

Chloe Brockett shot to fame after appearing on ITV hit reality show The Only Way is Essex.The reality star, 24, joined the show in 2019 when she was just 18 years old and she quickly became known for her fiery personality, romances with the likes of Roman and James Lock, and bitter fallouts, including blazing rows with her former best friend Amber Turner. In the summer of 2023, she was suspended from TOWIE after throwing three tumbler glasses at her co-star Roman while filming in Essex.

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's chosen baby name seemingly left his co-star Jamie Theakston puzzled during Heart Radio's Breakfast Show on Thursday. The pair, who tied the knot in 2015, announced on Wednesday that they had welcomed their first bundle of joy into the world on March 6. In a first glimpse of their newborn, they posted a sweet snap of them holding her tiny hand alongside the caption: "Together we have a new love to share...

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have introduced their newborn daughter to the world with a stunning black-and-white photo. Mark and Michelle, who live together in Essex and began dating in 2012, revealed their child’s unique name and when she was born.They wrote on Instagram: “Together we have a new love to share… Our little girl (love heart emoji). Palma Elizabeth Wright 06.03.25.” The couple also shared a black and white photo of them holding their daughter's tiny hand.

Mark Wright is 'excited' for his new adventure into fatherhood as his wife, Coronation Street favourite Michelle Keegan, nears her due date. Married to Michelle since 2015, the 38 year old former reality star and his 37 year old actress wife delighted fans three months back by announcing their first pregnancy.They took to social media to break the delightful news, sharing a gloriously sunny beach snap from a Spanish island where Michelle's baby bump took centre stage. As the arrival of their little one inches closer, Mark can barely contain his excitement about becoming a dad for the first time, just like Michelle.

Lucy Mecklenburgh shared a heart-wrenching moment on Instagram, breaking down in tears as she opened up about her big move.The former TOWIE star is saying goodbye to her Essex home of 11 years and relocating to Manchester with her fiancé Ryan Thomas and their two children. Lucy, 33, described the move as "one of the most emotional weeks of my life", shedding tears as she spoke about packing up the family home filled with memories during the half-term break. Lucy and actor Ryan, 40, share son Roman, who's nearing his fifth birthday, and two year old daughter Lilah.

Bradley Walsh is best known for his hosting gigs on game shows like The Chase, Blankety Blank, the Wheel of Fortune, and the recent reboot of the popular 90s series Gladiators, which he co-presents with his son Barney. Despite his successful career in television, the 64-year-old didn't always dream of being a TV personality. In fact, he kicked off his career as a professional footballer.

Pete Davidson, Gabrielle Union, and Bill Murray are stepping out to promote their new movie!

What's your go-to chill-out routine? Perhaps it's a luxurious soak in the tub, treating yourself to a massage or simply kicking back with a Netflix binge – we all have our unique ways of decompressing from the daily grind. However, there's one spiritual wellness activity that's gaining traction for its relaxation and mind-calming benefits – and rumour has it even Meghan Markle is a fan.

Pregnant Michelle Keegan and her husband Mark Wright had a harrowing experience as they barricaded themselves in their bedroom after masked intruders targeted their Essex home.The 37-year-old Brassic actress and her reality TV beau, who are expecting their first child, were reportedly jolted by the sound of their porch window shattering, followed by the sound of their alarm on Tuesday night. Reports suggest that four intruders were inside the property for nearly a minute before bolting when they heard Mark shouting.The couple's security system swiftly alerted the authorities.

Joe Swash has shared that he and his wife Stacey Solomon have big plans for their family home, with the aim of inviting the "public to come and stay".

Davood Ghadami, who played Kush Kazemi on EastEnders until the character's death in 2021, has reportedly “left his wife” for his panto co-star.

A gangland killer jailed over a notorious 'Essex Boys' murders is set to be released from prison.

TOWIE will return to our television screens next week with plenty of drama on the horizon as the cast jet off to Bali.The BAFTA award-winning ITVBe show is back with a bang as it returns for a drama fuelled series on Sunday, February 23 at 9pm on ITVBe and ITVX.The 35th series will mark a monumental milestone as the show celebrates 15 years on screen and continues to remain at the forefront of reality television having been streamed over 45 million times on ITVX over the last 12 months.The brand-new series kicks off in Essex as bombshell news sends shockwaves through our favourite Essex crew on a night out - Diags Bennewith and Jodie Wells have split up. During the break-up, Dan Edgar has been Diags' rock but will Diags take on board his best mate's advice when he sits down for a heart to heart with Jodie? Meanwhile, Dan’s own relationship with Ella Rae Wise is flourishing.They spent Christmas together and are happier than ever.

The Jacksons have shared details of UK shows for summer 2025. Find ticket information below.The band include family members of the late pop icon Michael Jackson, and are set to break out hits from their discography at three new events planned for the UK later this year.The first will see them headline GuilFest at Stoke Park in Guilford, Surrey on July 5.

for the 2025 Invictus Games, Meghan Markle took a leaf from the style playbook of one famously glamorous relative. To watch the finals of the wheelchair basketball over the weekend, the donned a simple but elegant outfit: a navy jumper, , and heeled boots.

Ross ‘The Boss’ Montgomery is looking forward to seeing some familiar faces as he prepares to make his bow at the World Senior Darts Championships next month.

Stacey Solomon has clapped back after some were left feeling sorry for her husband Joe Swash after she unveiled her latest home renovation project.