Melanie Sykes, 50, blasts trolls over fling with gondolier, 23, in Italy

Hibs boss Shaun Maloney fears that hot-shot striker Kevin Nisbet will be out further than the end of this season with an ACL injury sustained in the 0-0 draw with Celtic.

Dua Lipa surprised an 80-year-old superfan on The Tonight Show after he went viral on TikTok – check out the video below.Late last year, footage of Papa Richy receiving tickets for his 80th birthday to see Dua Lipa on her ‘Future Nostalgia‘ tour was uploaded to TikTok by his grandaughter. The clip, which sees Richy exclaim “Dua Lipa in concert? Are you shitting me?” soon went viral and has racked up almost 2million likes since.And earlier this week (March 3) Papa Richy got the chance to meet the pop star during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa)“We reached out to him, pretending that we were a radio station in New York and told him that he won a contest for the number one TikTok video of the year — he believed this, he loved it,” Fallon explained to the audience.

CHVRCHES have announced details of a huge new North American tour for 2022 – check out the new list of dates below.The Scottish trio are fresh off a three-song performance at this week’s (March 2) BandLab NME Awards 2022 in London, where they performed with The Cure‘s Robert Smith.After a UK tour that begins next week (March 10), the band will head to the US and Mexico from the end of April, playing a host of shows that take them up until the end of June. The new headline dates begin in late May.See the band’s full list of tour dates below.MARCH 202210 – Dundee, Fat Sam’s12 – Glasgow, SWG3 Poetry Club14 – Edinburgh, O2 Academy15 – Newcastle, City Hall16 – London, Brixton Academy18 – Birmingham, O2 Academy19 – Manchester, AcademyAPRIL 202229 – Atlanta, Shaky Knees FestivalMAY 202213 – Mexico City, Tecate Emblema18 – Monterrey, Showcenter21 – Guadalajara, Corona Capital27 – Napa, BottleRock Festival30 – Tampa, Jannus31 – Miami, Revolution LiveJUNE 20221 – Orlando, House of Blues2 – Raleigh, The Ritz4 – Charlotte, The Fillmore5 – Washington, DC, 9:30 Club9 – Buffalo, Artpark10 – Grand Rapids, 20 Monroe Live11 – Indianapolis, WonderRoad Music Festival13 – Madison, The Sylvee15 – Omaha, The Admiral16 – Kansas City, Uptown Theater18 – Manchester, Bonnaroo FestivalDuring their set at the BandLab NME Awards 2022, the band performed their track ‘Asking For A Friend’ from 2021 album ‘Screen Violence’ and then teamed up with Smith for a world exclusive live premiere of ‘How Not To Drown’.

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan has spoken out about relapsing during the first UK lockdown, which left him homeless and alone in a hotel room taking cocaine and suffering from hallucinations. The actor, 43, has spoken candidly about the experience and how getting through it has got him to the “best ever” place he has been. He spoke to The Sun: “I felt so terrible, guilty and ashamed when I started using again.

Gogglebox firm favourites Giles Wood and Mary Killen have sent fans into a spin with throwback pictures of the pair from nearly 40 years ago. Giles took to his Instagram to share the three black and white snaps of the couple back in 1986.The popular TV couple first met at the age of 21. Giles was studying at Wimbledon Art School at the time, while Mary was a model.

Gogglebox's Giles and Mary look completely unrecognisable in a set of fresh-faced modelling snaps from around 40 years ago. Fans were quick to compare the much-loved Channel 4 duo to famous music icons, while others swooned over how loved up they looked.In the unearthed throwback snap when when the pair were around 21 years of age, Mary was a model at the time and Giles was studying at Wimbledon School of Art.Mary can be seen gazing into her beau's eyes as the couple strike a series of poses for the camera – looking wistful, loved-up and just like a pair of music icons according to fans.The throwback snaps were posted on Giles' Instagram page, and they were captioned: "Throwback shots, Giles and Mary, circa 1986."One fan likened Mary to two music icons: "Mary is the perfect 50/50 of Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks," while another said that Giles looks like: "Hugh Grant crossed with Tom Cruise."Somebody else said: "Beautiful young couple.

Ukrainian forces shooting down a reported Russian helicopter as it goes down into a ball of flames in a field.Ukraine's Armed Forces shared the video on their official account on Saturday (March 5) as they thanked their aerial surveillance team for taking down Vladimir Putin's troops.The 32-second clip shows the combat helicopter flying above the tree lines before a fast-travelling missile with a trail of smoke strikes the vehicle.The impact ends in a huge explosion in the sky as the helicopter being engulfed by plumes of black smokes before crashing onto a field."Glory to Ukraine!" the Facebook post added.Some online viewers speculated the helicopter is a Mi-24 helicopter gunship, which is often being referred as a "flying tank" by Soviet forces.Others said it could be Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark", also known as "Werewolf" — a Russian single-seat attack helicopter, reported Mirror.Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky recently attacked Nato leaders over their refusal to implement a no-fly zone over the country.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...He also said in a press conference on Friday to ask Vladimir Putin to "sit down" and talk to him "like a man": "Get off our land.

Melanie Sykes has told how she has no regrets about her holiday fling with a gondolier in Venice who she was spotted passionately kissing.The TV presenter, 50, was enjoying a moment of passion with Riccardo Simionato, who is 27 years her junior, on the streets of the romantic city.Now Melanie, who is single after being twice divorced, has opened up about her 6-day romance, which began after she jetted off to Venice last Thursday.Speaking out about the pictures Melanie says she is "too happy to care" about their 27-year age gap.She wrote on Instagram: "Morning strumpets.

MELANIE Sykes was seen passionately kissing her gondolier lover in romantic pictures from Venice. The 50-year-old defiantly said she's "too happy to care" about their 27-year age gap after speaking out about the saucy snaps.

Melanie Sykes has reflected on her whirlwind trip to Venice where she enjoyed a six-day fling with a 23-year-old gondolier Riccardo Simionato.The presenter, 50, was seen kissing the handsome young man during the visit, with her revealing she 'was experiencing so much joy, it was difficult to actually care' who saw them.Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Melanie also encouraged her followers to embrace and appreciate  the 'happy moments in this crazy life'.Melanie penned: 'Morning strumpets.

Melanie Sykes fired back at critics over her 6-day fling with a toyboy in Venice.

Loose Women star Carol McGiffin has hit back at haters of her relationship with her husband – who is 22 years younger her junior. Carol, 60, is married to Mark Cassidy, and the pair tied the knot in 2018.The Loose Women ladies were discussing 50-year-old TV presenter Melanie Sykes' whirlwind romance with a gondolier named Riccardo Simionato, 23.Carol praised Melanie for having fun while in Italy, and slammed those who hated on age-gap romances as she exclaimed: "People need to put a sock in it."She said during Monday's episode of Loose Women: "Good for her.

MELANIE Sykes, 50, breaks her silence on her five-day fling with a Venice gondolier, 23, saying she's "too happy to care". The presenter jetted off to Venice with a friend but ended up falling for gondolier Riccardo Simionato.

gondolier in Venice.The presenter, 50, looked to be keeping her head down as best she could as she ran errands in dark shades and a casual ensemble, having left Riccardo Simionato, 23, behind her in Italy. The ex-Des And Mel host wore ripped skinny jeans and a white Tee, with a cropped cream jacket over the top, a warm scarf and heeled ankle boots.She wore a bronzing wash of make-up and allowed her raven tresses to fall loose.She was seen clutching her phone as she headed to her car, also seen enquiring at a customer service kiosk.Mel was pictured in Venice kissing the handsome young man passionately, draping her arms around his neck as he clung tightly to her waist.The TV and radio presenter, who found fame in the 1990s as the face of

Melanie Sykes stepped out back in the UK for the first time since she was snapped locking lips with a gondolier more than half her age.

MELANIE Sykes has returned to the UK alone after enjoying a six-day fling with a gondolier in Venice. The 50-year-old ex-Boddington beer girl was spotted locking lips with Riccardo Simionato, 23, on the trip.

Melanie Sykes is known for presenting on The Big Breakfast which aired from 1992 to 2002.She also presented alongside Gino D'Acampo on Let's Do Lunch between 2011 to 2014.

MELANIE Sykes has been making waves after splashing out on a trip to Venice and enjoying a six-day fling with a gondolier. The 50-year-old ex-Boddington beer girl was spotted locking lips with Riccardo Simionato, 23, on the trip.

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She's a successful TV and radio presenter, a model and a devoted mum-of-two - but up until now Melanie Sykes has also been unlucky in love.

Mamma Mia! Melanie Sykes flew to Italy’s City of Love... and took a punt on a gondolier more than half her age.