Maura Higgins puts on daring display as she launches her first edit with Ann Summers

VIEWERS of The Chase were left doing a double take after a contestant bore an uncanny resemblance to EastEnders legend June Brown. Fiona appeared on Thursday episode ready to take on The Chaser - despite her enthusiasm fans couldn't help but comment on her likeness to soap character Dot Cotton.

EASTENDERS actor Charlie Clements has revealed he has a new job making sushi. The star – who played Bradley Branning on the BBC soap – is back working in a kitchen after his latest theatre stint.

WITH Valentine's Day on the horizon, loved-up couples are getting ready for a night of romance. But love is not in the air in Weatherfield. Get the lowdown on all the drama in Monday's Coronation Street.

Pep Guardiola, Johan Cruyff and Sir Alex Ferguson are three of the most revered coaches of our time, but for some reason, none of them have tried the revolutionary idea of sticking a goalkeeper up front.Thankfully, there's one man who has.Step forward Stuart Pearce, who, on the final day of the 2004-05 season, made the madcap decision to convert David James into a centre-forward as Manchester City chased qualification for the UEFA Cup.With two minutes of normal time remaining and City needing to score, 'Psycho' lived up to his name (and then some) by replacing midfielder Claudio Reyna with second-choice stopper Nicky Weaver and throwing James up front.Pearce had hoped to unsettle the Middlesbrough defence, but according to Boro No.1 Mark Schwarzer - James' opposite number in the Teessiders' goal - it actually delivered the opposite effect. Schwarzer, speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at its launch of the 5-A-Side Bet on Leicester v West Ham, revealed the reaction of the shocked Boro players.

This Morning were left gobsmacked after Alison Hammond asked a couple with a 51-year age gap about their sex life.Tisele and Wilson from South Africa appeared on the ITV show to discuss the dynamics of their relationship and how they are perceived by others.Wilson, who was clearly much older than his wife, told viewers he was interested in her the first time they met but also told a little white lie about his age.But things became rather uncomfortable when Alison probed the pair on their bedroom antics, which some viewers felt was a bit too much.Rushing to Twitter, fans shared their thoughts.One viewer penned: "The bedroom question was one question too far."Another said: "This is a painful interview to watch.

Dubai was reportedly attacked by guards as Prince William visited the country on an official visit.Billy Hood, 25, is currently serving a 10-year sentence for “unintentionally possessing” CBD vape oil in the United Arab Emirates country.As the Duke of Cambridge was meeting with UAE diplomats in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Thursday, (February 10), Billy was allegedly attacked by Emirati authorities, according to non-profit organisation Detained in Dubai.Billy’s family are now appealing to the Prince to help bring Billy back to the UK after his appeal to overturn the sentence was refused, despite no court hearing taking place.According to Detained in Dubai, Billy has been isolated in a tiny cell that could fit only a mattress and is said to have hit the wall in frustration.Four prison guards are then alleged to have opened his cell and repeatedly beat him, causing him to bleed.Reports have also claimed that Billy was previously beaten and tasered and forced to confess.His brother Alex Hood said: “I am disgusted that the UK would ever allow this to happen to a British citizen and that they have not already intervened. This is not the first time he has been assaulted while in custody and over what? CBD oil that the court accepted, was not even his.“In accepting this kind of treatment and just ‘raising concerns’ without any actual consequence, the UK is essentially sanctioning these abuses again and again.

Jamie Carragher’s job as a Monday Night Football pundit in the future.The West Ham superstar recently spoke to Carragher’s Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville in a lengthy interview for the latest episode of The Overlap Podcast.Rice’s bold claim came when Manchester United legend Neville told the Hammers midfielder: “I've not spoken to a footballer at your age that's as switched on from a media perspective [as you are].”Neville added: "Carragher's in trouble, isn't he? On Monday Night Football?"To which Rice replied: "Carragher's a goner! I'm coming for him!"Carragher tweeted after seeing the podcast: "Well get yourself on MNF in March... let's see what you've got!"The acting Hammers captain then joked: "You sure you want that...

Prince Andrew was a “constant sex pest” who wanted to know about her love life during sessions.Emma Gruenbaum, 50, claims the Duke of York would ask her about “anal sex” and was told “not to make a fuss” when the massages had to be in his bedroom at Royal Lodge in Windsor.She says the sessions with Andrew took place almost weekly for two months, and claims he made a comment about her bottom, prompting her to swear at him over his remark. Speaking to the Sun, the sports therapist claims Andrew, 61, said “Hey nice a****.

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Valentine’s Day, avoid the expensive themed restaurant offerings and cook something special at home for your loved one. I’m not suggesting you go to a local farm and pick out a duck, but taking the time to work on a romantic menu says more than any novelty gift, or certainly flowers from the petrol station.Eating together is intimate and the dishes I’ve chosen here are designed for sharing.

Dan Walker quit Football Focus last April after 12 years as its lead presenter.The star went on to compete in Strictly Come Dancing later that year, whilst also juggling his presenting role at BBC Breakfast and hosting The NFL Show alongside fellow former Strictly contestant, Jason Bell. Former professional American Football player Jason Bell, 43, joined Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show today to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl 56, which will take place this Sunday. The Super Bowl is the USA’s biggest sporting event of the year, featuring a playoff championship game of the National Football League (NFL). Jason was a cornerback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, and New York Giants. However, in recent years, the sports star has strapped on his dancing shoes to compete in BBC fan-favourite show Strictly. Jason competed in the series in 2020 alongside professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk, but was unfortunately second out of the competition after former Labour Party politician Jacqui Smith.Nonetheless, when quizzed by Zoe about Strictly, he gushed about his time on the show, admitting that he still likes to dance and that his young daughter is “infatuated” with it. Zoe then asked Jason if his pal Dan Walker, 44, had asked him for advice before entering the latest series of the show back in September, as the pair have both been presenting on the NFL Show together since November 2020. “He did ask me and I said, ‘Dan, you’ll be great on it,’ because I know Dan’s personality,” Jason confirmed.  “Dan is one of the best people I’ve ever met, he is just a nice human being.So I said, ‘This will be perfect for you.’“Dan steps up to challenges and that’s what you need to do when you get on Strictly.”The BBC

It looks like Irish beauties Una Healy and Maura Higgins could be set for a stint on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!.

MOLLY-MAE Hague dropped jaws in a low cut waistcoat as she celebrated her new seven-figure deal. Today, the 22-year-old has been unveiled as the creative director of Pretty Little Thing, which she celebrated with an exclusive party and celebrity pals.

Molly-Mae Hague was supported by her close friend Maura Higgins at her PrettyLittleThing launch event in London on Thursday evening. Former Love Island star Molly-Mae old recently signed a reported seven-figure fashion deal with the online fashion giant and was sure to celebrate in style.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterMaura Higgins is reportedly concerned that rumors could spread about her and her Strictly dancing pro when he is paired up with a female celebrity for the BBC show.Sources are claiming that Giovanni might be paired with Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn after the pair were romantically linked back in 2017.An insider claimed the reality show star, 30, is "apprehensive" over the speculation of the partnering between Giovanni and Katie due to their history.

MAURA Higgins has "warned" Strictly pro boyfriend Giovanni Pernice to be "respectful" ahead of the new series. The Love Island star, 30, is reportedly concerned about what obstacles the upcoming season of the BBC dance competition could bring to their new relationship.

dad has reported that he was forced to leave a sweet shop with his young daughter after noticing a display of explicit confectionary he "didn't expect in somewhere you'd take children." The parent, who does not want to be named, visited the Kingdom of Sweets chain, but states that he found the range of adult-themed sweets next to the checkout desk to be "inappropriate" and more suited to a store like Ann Summers. He claims that the products on sale in view of anyone who took a wander into the shop in Cardiff included candy cuffs and penis-shaped sweets with names referring to sexual acts, with Kingdom of Sweets saying that they have now removed them.

Maura Higgins has had a talk with boyfriend Giovanni Pernice about his flirtatious ways after it was reported that he could be paired with former flame Katie McGlynn on Strictly, a source told new. “Maura was understandably apprehensive at the reports that Giovanni could be put with Katie, given their history,” the source said.

MOLLY-MAE Hague has mocked Love Island pal Maura Higgins for the way she sleeps - and has claimed she "looks dead". The reality star, 22, made her opinion known as she shared a video of the Irish beauty, 30, snoozing on her sofa.

IT’S zip zip hooray for Maura Higgins fans as she models her new lingerie line. The Love Island 2019 star has teamed up with saucy retailer Ann Summers.

Maura Higgins has admitted that she is finally feeling more like herself again after she went through a difficult time in the months following her stint on Love Island.