Louise Redknapp in 'tough' period after being 'knocked' by Jamie and Frida's wedding

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.

LOUISE Redknapp kept her head down as she headed home after a night out in Liverpool on Saturday night.  The mum-of-two was spotted looking downbeat in the back seat of a car as she kept a very low profile after a night out in the city. It comes after her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp tied the knot with Swedish model Frida Andersson last month.  The Sky Sports pundit exchanged vows with Frida, who is pregnant with their first child together, in an intimate ceremony at Chelsea Registry Office on Monday, October 18.

English singer Louise Redknapp is celebrating 47 years around the sun and she marked the occasion with a rare family snap.

Louise Redknapp has shared a rare photo of herself with sons Charley, 17, and Beau, 12, as she celebrated her 47th birthday.The singer wore a vibrant green top as she sat smiling between her two boys in a restaurant in a photo posted by eldest son Charley.The image was captioned: "Happy birthday mum I love you" alongside a heart emoji. Louise shares her two sons with ex Jamie Redknapp, who she married in 1998.The couple separated after 19 years together and finalised their divorce in 2018.

Louise Redknapp is a doting mum to two sons, Charley, 17, and Beau, 12, and they clearly share a strong bond as Charley had some lovely words for his mum on Thursday.DISCOVER: Louise Redknapp's PT Bradley Simmonds unveils the ultimate workoutThe star was celebrating her 47th birthday, and her eldest son took to his Instagram Stories to pay tribute to his mum. The teen shared a photo of the family-of-three at a restaurant, with Louise lovingly looking at her son.

LOUISE Redknapp posed with her rarely-seen sons Charley and Beau as she celebrated her birthday. The singer turned 47 yesterday and enjoyed a day out with her two boys.

I'm A Celebrity stars. Louise's odds were slashed from 28/1 to 6/4 as punters think she could finally be set for a stint on the popular ITV show.

Louise Redknapp, popstar, mum and businesswoman has been in the headlines recently by proxy - mainly due to her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp remarrying and announcing he is expecting a baby with his wife.

Louise Redknapp was said to be shocked by Jamie Redknapp's seemingly sudden wedding to his new wife Frida Andersson, who is expecting their first child.

Liverpool FC captain in a ceremony at Chelsea Registry Office last month. The couple are expecting their first child together - and Frida has now shared pictures from the newlyweds' special day. READ MORE : Louise Redknapp's distress after 'finding out about Jamie's wedding from sons' The pregnant star has also updated her surname on Instagram to "Redknapp" as she took to the social media platform for the first time since the marriage.

JAMIE Redknapp and wife Frida have been spotted out for the first time since getting married. The 48-year-old footie and Swedish model, 37, took a stroll through Kensington two weeks after their surprise nuptials.

Jamie Redknapp, 48, has gushed over his 'intimate' wedding photos from the big day when he tied the knot to model Frida.Former footballer Jamie married Frida Andersson, 38, earlier this month in a low-key ceremony in West London.However, until now, he remained tight-lipped about the day itself and most of the details remained a secret.Not many photos came out from the joyous occasion, which the couple shared with Jamie's parents Harry and Sandra, and other close family and friends.But Jamie released unseen photos for fans for when the nuptials took place, on Saturday night on Instagram.He uploaded black and white photos of the couple exchanging their vows, tenderly embracing and another of them laughing.Other snaps include the bridge and

Jamie Redknapp and Frida Andersson recently tied the knot and the former footballer shared some photos from before and during the event featuring his sons, Charley and Beau.DISCOVER: Jamie Redknapp's home with girlfriend Frida could be a holiday campJamie shared three shots on his social media channels on Saturday of his "best men" and he and his sons looked so alike. In the first photo, Jamie stood with his sons and a close friend after they'd had a suit fitting and the group looked so dapper standing together as Jamie wrapped his arms around his boys.

'Not another one!' BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay bids farewell to colleagueA post shared by Harry Redknapp (@harryredknapp)In a separate post, he stood alongside his best men, which included sons Charley, 17, and Beau, 12.In view of his 1.4 million followers, he wrote: "We wanted to share some moments from our special day."It was a very small intimate wedding with friends and family."Thanks so much for all the kind messages. @davidyarrow it was an honour to have you there to capture it."Frida, a model and mother-of-four, gushed over the snaps on his post, writing: "It was such a beautiful day.

Jamie Redknapp surprised his fans when he tying the knot with Frida Andersson recently, with many people completely unaware that they’d even gotten engaged.