Louise Redknapp gets creative by making new shorts as ex prepares for new baby

ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Richard Madeley has made a cheeky dig at wife Judy Finnegan while discussing pop star Anne-Marie's fall during her live performance at the BRIT Awards.The 65-year-old presenter was back on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday alongside co-host Susanna Reid.They kicked off the latest ITV breakfast show by discussing all gossip from the BRITs ceremony the night before.Richard brought up the moment that pop star Anne-Marie, 30, took a dramatic tumble while performing her song Kiss My (Uh Oh) in front of fans at the O2 Arena and millions of viewers at home.Fans were quick to throw their support behind the singer for continuing with her big performance despite hurting her left ankle.During the conversation, Richard couldn't help but bring up his wife Judy's memorable wardrobe malfunction from the 2001 National Television Awards.Judy revealed a lot more than she intended to when she took to the stage to accept an award alongside husband Richard 21 years ago.Poor Judy's top opened as she went onstage, leaving her white bra on display to the audience at the Royal Albert Hall, and more than 12 million viewers at home.Fans of the annual awards show were left gobsmacked when her black outfit fell open to reveal her busty lingerie as she stepped up on-stage.Even worse, she and Richard seemingly had no idea what was going on.Colleague John Leslie realised they were none the wiser, and he ran on stage to help preserve Judy's modesty and cover her up.Speaking about Anne-Marie's fall, Richard joked: "At least she didn't show her bra."Susanna added: "For all the younger viewers, can you explain?"Richard went on to explain the moment Judy flashed her underwear to the nation.He continued: ""Before we went to the awards, Judy said 'I haven't

Prince Harry reportedly went “ballistic” after Prince William uttered five words which caused things to change forever. The Duke of Sussex got engaged to Meghan Markle in November 2017, before the pair married six months later in May 2018.

Love Island in 2017 and later became a regular cast member on ITV's The Only Way Is Essex. Olivia took to TikTok, where she delighted fans with a transformation video as she took part in a current trend where users share a throwback photo from their past.At the start of the TikTok, the TOWIE star appears on screen as we all know her to look from when she first appeared on Love Island.In the video, a current photo of Olivia then disappears and reveals a pastime photo of her when she was in her youth where she looks completely different.The photo revealed Olivia before any plastic cosmetic enhancements, where she opted for a more fresh-faced and filler-free appearance as she posed for a photo with heavy mascara.In the current TikTok trend, Olivia can be seen lip-synching to an infamous America's Next Top Model scene where show host Tyra Banks is heard saying: "It is so bad, I want to give you a zero. But that's not possible.

Winter Olympics descended into absolute chaos.Players remained in their dressing room while they waited for the Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) Covid-19 test results to come through following a delay.The ROC skated onto the Wukesong Sports Centre ice for the introductions but were left standing on the blueline as the Canadians failed to join them.When Canada eventually came out for the game, players on both sides took the ice wearing masks due to "safety and security concerns" as things got off to a chaotic and confusing start.ROC players, however, removed their masks for the third period while the Canadians continued to wear theirs.Canada went on to register a routine 6-1 win but despite the result being a forgone conclusion, the contest was far from uneventful."Russia's results from this morning weren't back in yet," said Canada forward Natalie Spooner."I know in the past few days they've had a few positives and we just wanted to make sure their results came back and we were safe to play."Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman has given fans a glimpse inside her home.

MOMOLAND member Daisy has revealed that she hasn’t spoken to her ex-groupmates since 2019.Earlier today (February 9), the K-pop idol took to her newly launched Instagram account to answer questions about her whereabouts following her departure from MOMOLAND in 2020. During the series of Instagram Stories, the singer revealed that she has not been in contact with her former groupmates since 2019.“We haven’t spoken since 2019!” the idol’s Instagram story reads.

All Of Us Are Dead has become the fifth most popular Non-English language series on Netflix.According to a report by Variety, the zombie thriller series debuted on the streaming service’s top 10 most popular TV (Non-English) shows of all time yesterday (February 8). The list ranks titles based on the number of hours a series has been viewed on its first 28 days on Netflix.Data from Netflix shows that All Of Us Are Dead logged 361million hours viewed following its premiere on January 28.

Social housing tenants living in 'freezing' conditions since flammable cladding came off their blocks have called a hike in their rent a 'scandal'.

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Louise Redknapp and her ex Jamie got married in 1998 but rarely shared details of their marriage, until now. Footballer Jamie Redknapp proposed to Louise in Bermuda in 1998 and they were married on a luxury yacht.

Since being crowned I’m A Celebrity winner in 2018, Harry Redknapp has been busier than ever. And while the 74-year-old shows no sign of slowing down any time soon, it’s safe to say he’s never happier than when he’s at home with his wife, Sandra.The nation was captivated by their love story and Harry’s adoration for Sandra during the ITV show, and it's clear from our shoot, clear things haven’t changed a jot.

Louise Redknapp has shown off her impressive physique while doing pilates with a pal.The gorgeous 46 year old took Instagram to share a look at her recent activities with fans, posing with arms in the air during a class. Louise looked gorgeous in a grey crop top and black leggings, with her blonde locks falling down past her shoulders.The ex-wife of Jamie Redknapp penned: "I wanna see you STRETCH...

Louise Redknapp turned heads as she showed off her impressive pilate moves on Instagram.

Louise Redknapp has proved why Pilates is a great way to stay in shape as she showed off her tight midriff in sizzling new snaps.Sharing an Instagram carousel with her 721k followers, the 46-year-old pop star showed off just how impressive her physique is.Sharing six sensational snaps from her session at U Pilates Studio in Cobham, Surrey, she let her fans know just how amazing the class makes her feel.Louise captioned the post: "I wanna see you STRETCH... After 3 years I went back to Pilates with one of my closest friends @sianmarshallpilates who is an incredible Pilates instructor.

LOUISE Redknapp really is the gift that keeps on giving and today looked sensational while doing gymnastics. The 46-year-old mum-of-two showed off her her toned tum as she shared her fitness journey with her fans.

Louise Redknapp has wowed her fans with a sultry mirror selfie.

Louise Redknapp has finally returned to social media after a long hiatus following the news of ex Jamie Redknapp’s upcoming baby.Posting to her Instagram story from a day out to lunch with friends, Louise snapped a selfie in the bathroom mirror, captioning: “Can’t beat a Lou in the loo!”She then posted a video from the lunch out with her pals as she scanned the venue while her friend blew a kiss to the camera.She caption the video: “A lovely day with these girls @jo.barnett18 @laraakka, You can’t beat a girlie lunch.”Louise’s last Instagram photos were on June 2nd as she wrote about her time being on the Lorraine Show with Cat Deeley.Louise was reported to have been “knocked sideways” by the news of ex Jamie Reedknapp’s coming baby after

JAMIE Redknapp’s girlfriend Frida Andersson grabs a coffee as she shows off her baby bump. She was with her football pundit boyfriend, 47, in West London as she stepped out in a floral dress, white handbag and plimsolls.

Jamie Redknapp’s pregnant girlfriend Frida Andersson-Lourie looks as blooming as the flowers while the pair enjoy a coffee in the sun yesterday.

 The podcast host, who has four children with wife Abbey Clancy - Sophia, 10, Liberty, six, Johnny, three, and Jack, two, also revealed that he became more confident as a dad when he welcomed more children.He said: “With the first one you're marking everything down...by the fourth you aren’t doing any of that.”Jermaine told the duo that he is looking forward to welcoming a baby boy into his all-female family with wife Ellie, who is pregnant with their fourth child.Jamie joked that The One Show host “won't be outnumbered anymore” in response. Although Jamie and Frida have not yet publicly announced the news that they are expecting a baby together, Harry Redknapp, 74, revealed he is “excited” to be a grandad again.Jamie’s dad Harry also said