Maura Higgins insists she’s still just a mammy’s girl from Ballymahon

Jen Armstrong said she had reached the breaking point with her husband Ryne Holliday and wanted a divorce on Wednesday night's episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County on Bravo.The 44-year-old show newcomer told Heather Dubrow, 52, in the limo over to a luncheon at Shannon Beador's house about how Ryne stormed off after she tried to talk to him about their relationship. When Jen first got into the car, Heather told her she looked awesome.'Thank God for make-up and Botox,' said Jen. 'I almost cancelled.' Breaking point:Jen Armstrong said she had reached the breaking point with her husband Ryne Holliday and wanted a divorce on Wednesday night's episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County on BravoHeather asked her if she wanted to talk about it.'Ryne packed his bags and left last night,' said Jen.

Heather Dubrow said on Wednesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live that one of the motivating factors for coming back to the Real Housewives of Orange County was to help normalize parent-child conversations about identity.'When we talked about me coming back one of the things I said to you was we have these four kids of different genders, different sexualities, this should be a normal conversation in all kinds of homes across our country and we want to help normalize that,' said Heather, 52. 'It makes me really proud.'Show host Andy Cohen, 53, told her that he really loved watching her scenes with her 14-year-old daughter Kat on the show and that it showed that she was a 'great mom.' Reality star:Heather Dubrow said on Wednesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live that one of the motivating factors for coming back to the Real Housewives of Orange County was to help normalize parent-child conversations about identity'Your kids could be disasters, but I watch them and their feet are on the ground,' said Andy, who then pointed out that Heather's husband Terry was also in the audience for the show.

Shirley Ballas, 61, has been the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing since the departure of Len Goodman in 2017.The ballroom dancer shared on Instagram that she had "one of those days", amid her recent health issues.Shirley took to Instagram yesterday evening, sharing an update to a story in view of her 238,000 followers.In her story she penned: "One of those days today."How was your day?"Along with the message she posted an enlarged sad face emoji.Shirley has since deleted the Instagram story.Elsewhere, Shirley has previously shared how she had to go to the doctors about her shoulder earlier this month, following her cancer scare in June of last year.She posted on Instagram on February 1 to thank her friend Karen Hilton for driving her to the hospital on her day off from the Strictly tour.She wrote: "A huge thank you to @Karenmarcus1960 for always being there for me."Day off from the Strictly tour, drive back to London, trip to the hospital are my shoulders." (sic)"Huge gratitude now on my way back to North Sheffield," she continued. (sic)"Thank you Karen, you are the best caring person." (sic)Last year, Shirley shared the news that she had endured a cancer scare after discovering a lump on her shoulder.Speaking on GB News last June, she described her "worrying" health issues as she revealed that she was also suffering from COVID-19 at the same time.She said: "I got the Covid virus and then they found a ganglion cyst or a tumour in my shoulder."I am going backwards and forwards to the hospital all the time."I feel I seem to be getting sicker by the minute.

Moderat have announced their fourth album and their first release since 2016’s ‘III’, ‘MORE D4TA’ – find the art and full tracklist below.The 10-track album is set to be released on May 13 on Monkeytown Records, and can be pre-ordered here. It features lyrics inspired by member Sascha Ring’s trips to Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie museum, often with his infant daughter.As the album itself was written during the pandemic era, many of Ring’s ruminations were on his worries for the future as he pondered the museum’s antique paintings, leading to many of the album’s songs dealing with “feelings of isolation and information overload”.Moderat have shared the first preview of the album in the song ‘Fast Land’, which received a striking music video directed by Ben Miethke. Watch it here:The supergroup – comprising Sascha Ring of Apparat and Modeselektor’s Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary – first announced their hiatus in 2017 to focus on their own projects, and subsequently spent two years apart before reuniting to release more music as a group.Moderat recently announced a tour including stops at London’s Alexandra Palace on October 31 and Barcelona’s Sónar Festival on June 17.

Kate Garraway was left saddened after learning a padlock that she and husband Derek Draper had placed on a famous Paris bridge had been removed.Good Morning Britain star Andi Peters had taken to the French capital to introduce this week's grand prize and during the discussion he shared news about the padlocks which had formerly been placed on the bridge.He explained to hosts Kate, 54, and Ben Shephard, 47, that the bridge had been weighed down by too many "locks of love" therefore most had been disposed of.Interjecting, Kate said: "Derek and I have a padlock on the bridge - Mr and Mrs Draper."Andi ran over to the four remaining locks that were placed in one corner and confirmed that Derek and Kate's padlock was no more.This is a live TV story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

Holly Willoughby has shared a grim confession involving one of her ITV colleagues.The Dancing on Ice presenter recently appeared on her This Morning co-star Alison Hammond's By The Light Of The Moon podcast, where she shared a horrifying backstage truth.Alison, 47, and Holly, 41, were discussing the 'transformative' glam team on their shared daytime show when Holly recalled an incident which saw her text Ruth Langsford an apology.Holly revealed that she was forced to use the Loose Women star's toothbrush after being caught in "desperate" need of one backstage.Replying to Alison's compliments about the glam team, Holly said: "I haven't had to use your toothbrush yet."There was a time I had to text Ruth once. I went, 'I'm so sorry, I've just used your toothbrush.'"I was desperate.

Kanye West has seemingly extended an olive branch to Kid Cudi.The since-deleted Instagram post seen by Complex, which was a screenshot of a message from Cudi in which he asked for help to “keep my mind sane” amid the tension over SNL host Pete Davidson, Ye showed support by writing “Love you family” above. It’s not clear why the rapper has now removed it.Last week, Ye said his collaborator (whom he released a 2018 album with under Kids See Ghosts) would not appear on ‘Donda 2’ due to his friendship Davidson, who is dating his estranged wife Kim Kardashian.West posted a handwritten note to Instagram last Saturday (February 12), sharing the news with his fans.

Reading fans staged an impassioned protest against manager Veljko Paunovic following the club’s draw against Peterborough United.The Royals ended their remarkable seven-match losing streak with a 0-0 draw against fellow Championship strugglers Posh on Wednesday night.Reading have been sliding ever closer to the relegation zone during a dismal run of form, which included an embarrassing FA Cup defeat by non-league Kidderminster Harriers, but remain safe in 21st – two points above Peterborough.The team has won just one of its last 15 matches and are on the verge of sacking Paunovic, who has been in charge since August 2020.The 3-2 home defeat by Coventry City on Saturday saw fans storm the pitch in protest against Paunovic and that sentiment continued at Peterborough in mid-week.Following the full-time whistle, a few hundred away supporters refused to leave their seats and were heard chanting “we want Pauno out”, “we want our Reading back” and “we won’t go until he’s gone”.When they did eventually leave the Weston Homes Stadium, after 20 minutes, many supporters made their way to the carpark where they surrounded the away team’s coach.As Reading began the drive home, the coach was hindered by fans who sang “you’re not fit to wear the shirt”.HAVE YOUR SAY! What do you make of the current state at Reading? Comment below. According to the Daily Mail, Royals fans are about to get their wish, with Paunovic on the brink of being sacked, with the players unhappy with the 44-year-old.

Darts stars are now enjoying this adrenaline rush each Thursday night in cities across the UK.But being paid to throw darts in front of raucous crowds is a remarkable contrast to the traditional jobs many players used to have.And as we approach night three of the Cazoo Premier League at The SSE Arena in Belfast, we take a look at the different gigs these darting pros paid their bills with before making it to the oche.Peter Wright’s name is now indelible in darting history after becoming a two-time world champion earlier this year.And despite now being a multi-millionaire, his journey to the top has been rocky.He said goodbye to the sport not long after qualifying for his first World Darts Championship in 1995.Desperate for cash, he fitted windows, hauled concrete fence posts and grafted on building sites and holiday camps.He then had a stint on the dole before returning to darts almost 20 years after his first appearance.And Wright - who also changed his name to 'Snakebite' - is now reaping the rewards.Who will win this year's Premier League? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section belowUnlike many of his fellow pros, Jonny Clayton has refused to become a full-time darts player – despite winning four premier events last year, including the Premier League.He still earns money on the side as a part-time plasterer even though he claimed £400,000 in prize money in 2021.But the humble Welshman still puts in a shift for Carmarthenshire County Council. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Star last month, he said: "I would be a liar to say I have not considered it.

Love Island star Maura Higgins challenged boyfriend Chris Taylor to give her a natural makeover, and seemed less than impressed with the results. In the hilarious video titled “my boyfriend does my make-up”, the loved-up pair had fans in fits of laughter at Chris’ attempt at an “everyday make-up look” using products from Inglot, a beauty brand that Maura is an ambassador for.Things get off to a bad start when Chris finds a bizarre way to prep Maura’s foundation brush before applying her base.

Maura Higgins certainly isn't shy when it comes to talking about anything of the raunchy and cheeky nature.

LOVE Island's Chris Taylor has revealed Maura Higgins' naughty message about his manhood. The reality TV star, 30, poked fun at his girlfriend Maura by posting a tongue-in-cheek screenshot.

Maura Higgins has predicted her pals Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague will tie the knot very soon.The Love Island star, who found fame on the popular ITV show alongside her friends in 2019, said she's certain 21 year old Tommy is gearing up to pop the question as they've been dating for over a year now. “Tommy and Molly will 100 per cent get married," Maura told The Sun on Sunday.

Maura Higgins has suggested a Love Island wedding could be on the near immediate horizon – although it won’t be her own.

CURTIS Pritchard was left close to tears as he talked about Maura Higgins on Celebs Go Dating before saying he's 'fiery' in bed. The former Love Islander is appearing on the E4 dating show in a second attempt to find love.

Curtis Pritchard and Maura Higgins, who met on Love Island, split after seven months together in March 2020.Since then Curtis, who is starring on Celebs Go Dating, which started on E4 this week, has been linked to a string of women.Soon after his split Curtis was seen cosying up with gorgeous dancer Bethany Hall, who he performed with on his brother AJ's live tour, but he denied reports that he was dating her.His rep told The Mirror: "Curtis isn't looking for a relationship right now - he's focusing on his career and he's spending time with his family."He also dated Amber Pierson who he performed alongside with in AJ Live in August last year.The pair's romance "fizzled out" after four weeks and it would have been "unfair" for him to have

Curtis Pritchard has ruled out dating brunettes after splitting from Maura Higgins.

It appears that Love Island’s Maura Higgins has gone au naturel for lockdown and has ditched her hair extensions, as the star took to Instagram this week to show off a significantly shorter hairstyle in a series of makeup-free snaps. “Longest I’ve been without my hair extensions,” Maura wrote on her Instagram stories.

Maura Higgins has proved that she is a natural beauty by sharing a flawless picture of herself without a scrap of make-up on.The reality star, who previously unveiled a new fake tanning range, took to her Instagram stories to delight her fans with a stunning picture of herself.The 30 year old looked beautiful and natural, as she wore a white T-shirt and her brunette locks were straightened. She smiled for the camera and joked: "I genuinely look about 15 with no makeup on," along with a crying tears emoji.

CELEBS Go Dating star Curtis Pritchard has taken a swipe at his brunette ex-girlfriend Maura Higgins by saying he'll only date blondes now. The professional dancer, 24, was reduced to tears reflecting on the pair's messy break-up while filming the new series of Celebs Go Dating.

Maura Higgins has declared that she looks "about 15" with no makeup on in an Instagram selfie.